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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
LED running lights-front left not working. I was told that it was likely a module and not the bulbs by service manager over the phone. Dealer replaced left module and also right module as problem is inherent with Q5. Work took 2 hours.
43800 mi
Audi MMI system went totally blank, would not start; car turned off, restarted a few minutes later; system rebooted and worked; dealer updated software to resolve issue, covered under warranty
184000 mi
US $600
Got a "Driver Headlight Dipped/Main Headlight Bulb" error message, took car to local Audi dealer and replaced both drivers and passengers sides, figuring if one went, the other is about to. New HID bulbs are much brighter. $600 bill is ridiculous to replace headlight bulbs, however. German engineering at its finest?
33480 mi
Heated seats never produced enough heat. Audi said it was normal in 2010, 2012 and agreed it was defective in 2013. I now have heat in the seat after 4 years both the back portion is still defective. I will fight again to get repared
18200 mi
The power tailgate latch had to be replaced.
25800 mi
Led headlights went out.
5000 mi
In for routine service & electrical problems - multiple random bluetooth disconnects, all controls & nav stop working intermittently (restart car to correct); Dealer could not duplicate problem therefore nothing to repair. Problem continues rarely.
182000 mi
US $250
Charging light went on, no voltage increase when checking electrical system when running. Replaced alternator and all was fine, Alternator was hard to get to, under the engine and some hoses in the way.
26000 mi
detached sunroof drain-diagnosed on 2nd visit
US $1200
The rear passenger side door would not lock
77000 mi
US $225
Multi Media software was updated to reflect missing availability of Satellite radio.
98000 mi
US $1000
AC Fan motor out. Replaced a regulator and fan.$717.00
Labor $196.00. The Audi service manager said he supposed the rain leaking was from an incorrectly installed tray like piece under the hood nearest the wipers. It was not snapped in correctly. It is not known when work could have been done that required the removal of the tray in the 1st place.
36000 mi
Rear hatch sensor went for third time
30200 mi
Blower and blower control module replaced.
7900 mi
Left side LED failure
Left side LED failure
9000 mi
Driver Seat memory modules need replacement.
13000 mi
US $313
Drivers seat memory broken for the third time.
71000 mi
Audi assist (side blind spot warning system) stopped working and repair estimate was almost $2,500. I have not had work done!
1240 mi
Rear view mirror stopped working. Replaced it with a new one
98140 mi
C $600
Front condenser replaced
106640 mi
C $1900
Compressor and drier changed
6400 mi
Air conditioning was not cooling the car. System recharged and repaired.
19000 mi
AC was leaking freon again; problem with valve found through an extensive investigation, and was replaced. Unit works perfectly now, better than when new.
11000 mi
DRL out. Replaced module.
5200 mi
Left front LED driving lights began blinking on and off. A new "module" was ordered and installed.
3100 mi
TPMS light remained on,
17360 mi
Replaced 2 DRL modules
8700 mi
DRL modules updated.
17000 mi
LED Daytime Running Lights on driver side went out. Dealer replaced LED DRL control module with updated version.
8060 mi
4340 mi
Passenger side DRL went out - dealer replaced both L & R modules.
They also replaced streaking wiper blades - warranty
4960 mi
Right LED Daytime Running Lights went out
8140 mi
Driver side DRL
11160 mi
MMI no longer working, could no longer control audio, nav etc. Would not shut off even after key removed from ignition,.
15000 mi
Fan not strong at higher levels. Most notable when compared to "loaner" Audi A4 during service. Dlr checked it, replaced fan's motor. Maybe slight change, but not really noticable. Dlr said car design didn't allow for it 2 B strong.
32600 mi
The motor on the power seat (driver's side) was replaced due to a grinding noise.
21000 mi
US $250
AC was blowing hot at idle and very low speeds. Both electric fans were OK. Slow leak could not be located. Recharge restored cold AC.
4000 mi
CD player quit and was replaced
5000 mi
CD player would not recognize a CD. Entire CD player replaced.
8060 mi
DRL lights out on Driver front.
2000 mi
Mp3 (AMI) player did not work. Parts had to be ordered and replaced.
42000 mi
Blower motor shorting out. Replaced blower motor
22940 mi
Convenience entry stopped working. A sensor was ordered, will be repaired tomorrow. Convenience entry not working. Door handle sensor defective.
24800 mi
Auto headlight levelling defective, left DRL out
119220 mi
C $3000
Starter replaced.
130660 mi
C $230
Headlight levelling sensor broke
168960 mi
C $120
Backup camera not working. They tried to track the problem for 1hour & could not find it, I was not prepared to spend more money trying to find it.
176080 mi
C $300
Backup camera faulty. Problem traced to faulty harness & repaired.
