Every 2015 Audi Q5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V229000
Nov 4, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
- Risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Full recall details for 18V229000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V622000
May 10, 2017Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- Risk
- The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Full recall details for 17V622000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 17V298000
Mar 5, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Full recall details for 17V298000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V002000
Mar 1, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
- Risk
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Full recall details for 17V002000 →Visibility · NHTSA 17V001000
Mar 1, 2017Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Full recall details for 17V001000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V045000
Jan 28, 2016Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
Full recall details for 16V045000 →
2015 Audi Q5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q5, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries. Audi has issued at least 1,105 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine38
- Steering14
- Unknown Or Other14
- Fuel/Propulsion System12
- Engine and Engine Cooling8
- Suspension8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (462)
- Electrical System (302)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (128)
- Unknown Or Other (127)
- Engine (82)
- Service Brakes (75)
Read Audi Q5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Audi Q5
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“2015 AUDI Q5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING GEAR BECAME DISLODGED.”
2015 AUDI Q5Jul 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11342210
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI Q5. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. CROWN AUDI OF CLEARWATER (18940 US-19, CLEARWATER, FL 33764, [removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE.”
2015 AUDI Q5Feb 6, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11174695
Injury reported
“MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT A 3RD DEGREE BURN ACROSS HER THIGH BY GETTING A GROCERY BAG OUT OF 2015 AUDI Q5 -- WHILE HELPING HER MOM. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. OCCURRED IN OUR GARAGE AT OUR HOME. THE EXHAUST STICKS OUT TOO FAR BY AN INCH OR SO. UNSAFE DESIGN FOR THE PUBLIC. RECALL IT!”
2015 AUDI Q5May 15, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10985802
Injury reportedCrash
“THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BLOCKED MY VIEW WHILE TAKING A LEFT TURN WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.”
2015 AUDI Q5Dec 6, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10808654
Crash
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A LONG GRAVEL DRIVEWAY GOING 15-20MPH AND I WENT AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT CURVE. AFTER THE LEFT CURVE THE ROAD BECOMES STRAIT. MY CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CURVE.”
2015 AUDI Q5Sep 11, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10763123
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