2016 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Engine (26), Unknown Or Other (11), Steering (10).
Key takeaways
- 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 14% |
| Steering | 10 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 5% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-07-17
Driving on May 20, 2026 near my home in Florida, power steering assist failed suddenly making it very difficult to steer. Red light on dashboard lit up indicating steering failure. According to a search of the NHTSA records, this is a known issue with these cars. (NHTSA Campaign 15V452000, Audi Action Code 48M1. If I...
Suspension,power Train,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-01
1) Rear subframe supports differential, axels, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires 2) If rear suspension fails , above noted assemblies will fall out of the car 3) Yes, dealer and independent garage have inspected and condemned 4) Manufacturer is aware of the problem, 5) No warnings or messages appeared, 6/29/26 a...
Suspension - filed 2026-05-19
My Q5 failed inspection due to a rusted subframe, so badly there is a huge hole in it. The dealership sent photos and notes to Audi but the dealership claims Audi denied my warranty claim (12 Year Corrosion Warranty) because it's not a body panel (the verbiage used in the warranty). However, Audi customer service told ...
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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.