2009 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (16), Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Unknown Or Other (2).
Key takeaways
- 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 52% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Tether | 1 | 3% |
| Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
| Air | 1 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Audi Q5 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-09-09
I am reporting a potentially serious safety defect involving the rear subframe/crossmember of my 2009 Audi Q5. I discovered significant corrosion on the vehicle's rear subframe, which is a structural component supporting the rear suspension and rear axle assembly. The corrosion is substantially more than normal superf...
Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle) - filed 2023-09-17
Cybex Sirona S is marketed as a 360 car seat that rotates and swivels, but when in forward-facing mode for functionality it does not tether. The guidance is to use the load leg to keep the swivel and rotation but then not use the tether. The tether strap is critical for safety and part of CPST guidance. People purchasi...
Air Bags - filed 2023-02-17
I was in an accident where I hit a herd of elk. My car was totaled. The airbags did not deploy and they definitely should have. It was hit on the front, and both front sides. There is no way the airbags shouldn’t have deployed.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.