2014 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Engine (36), Steering (17), Fuel/Propulsion System (12).
Key takeaways
- 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 34% |
| Steering | 17 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 10% |
| Structure | 10 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 7% |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-08-01
My Q5 has a defective subframe. The system is defective because plastic coverings on the subframes of Audi Q5s and SQ5s trap moisture and other elements, causing the subframe to rust, rot, and corrode undetected, which creates a dangerous safety hazard, the existence and extent of which is concealed by the plastic cov...
Suspension - filed 2026-05-05
The rear sub frame has completely rusted through, on both driver and passenger sides. This makes the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. It is a 2014 q5 with 160k miles. There is a hole on the bottom of the frame on both sides due to a poorly designed cover that traps salt and other road debris leading to premature fail...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-13
Post fix EDR cooler failure causing coolant fluid loss " enough complaints pressure on Audi Reference EA189 emissions fix Subject: Goodwill Assistance Request – 2014 Q5 TDI EGR Cooler – VIN [XXX] Audi Customer Experience Team, I am writing to request goodwill assistance for my 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, VIN [XXX] , with 105...
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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.