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2010 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 222 repairs.
2010 Audi Q5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Audi Q5
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | Engine overheat light started flashing. was driving home anyhow, got within 10 metres and told to stop driving and call Audi assist. Checked handbook and coolant reservoir-totally empty-coolant sprayed all over engine bay. Car recovered. |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 9300 mi | Transmission TSB, problem with clutches slipping in the S-Tronic transmission. Software was updated and problem was solved. |
| 11160 mi | Accessory belt replaced because it was about to break. There was a clunk in the engine bay each time the belt pieces hit a metal part near it. |
| 19840 mi | Accessory belt had to be replaced after it broke while driving, leaving the car with no hydraulic steering. The dealer replaced it with a new redesigned belt. |
| 29140 mi $220 |
MIL light illuminated and Diesel preheat light started flashing. Took it to the dealer and they cleared the code. It came back immediately affecting driveability. The exhaust pressure sensor was replaced and the problem was solved. |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 27900 mi $500 |
The water pump was replaced. |
| 66340 mi | Pistons and conrods were replaced due to high oil consumption. Still have not driven the car because I'm away. |
| 83080 mi €3100 |
audi excessive oil consumption. 1lt/300km. First They Replaced Rings an Pistons (Stage 1 Fix) First Fix failed their tests and then the whole engine was replaced plus the turbo booster (waste gate problem). |
| 85660 mi | Waterpump failure. (Water leaking probably where pump-body seals with the engine). The pump failed 6000Km after full engine replacement (excessive oil consumption). Dealer replaced the pump with a new one under Warranty. |
| 89900 mi | Water pump developed a slight leak. |
| 92380 mi | Replace Water Pump (second water pump repair this year) |
| 94860 mi €125 |
Replace Four Ignition Coils Replace PCV Valve |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 89440 mi $3000 |
Coolant leak. We thought first it was a leaking EGR valve or water pump. Actually the head gasket, and had to replace the cylinder head. |
| 66960 mi A $2100 |
Replaced engine mounts left and right |
| 101060 mi | Car barely reaches temperature and when driving downhill temperature decreases to 70 degrees Dealer tried to reset motors for electronic thermostat. But now car does not reach 90 degrees at all anymore. Stays cool and only reaches about 80 degrees under load. |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 64460 mi | Check Engine Light Carbon Buildup, cleaned engine |
| 81040 mi C $800 |
Acceleration issue. The cause could not be determined. |
| 87300 mi | Check engine light - carbon build up - warranty repair |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Clogged smog system |
| 8100 mi | OEM plastic water pump failed, causing loss of coolant. Dealer replaced with metal water pump. replace leaking plastic water pump. |
| 37700 mi US $145 |
The gas cap failed to lock causing check engine light. Had to wait 2 days for parts. I also had the brakes flushed and bled. I have after market carbon ceramic pads on it. |
| 46000 mi | Emissions Breathing tube were clogged with carbon deposit. They said it was from using non tier one fuels. Fortunately the emission systems is warrantied for 10 years and 100k miles. |
| 55500 mi | Emission control valve and recirculation tubes were clogged with carbon deposits. A common problem with Direct injection engines(no fuel spray to clean valves & heads). |
| 67000 mi | Had a rough idle, engine was visibly shaking. Thought it was a bad coil or plug. Dealer diagnoses was a bad cam or cam adjuster gear. Either way it was going to cost 3-4 grand. Known issue with some 3.2 engines. Should have been a recall |
| 10000 mi | Water pump developed a severe leak resulting in engine overheating. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Pump was replaced. |
| 145861 mi US $2853 |
Fuel pump starting leaking and was replaced. |
| 8680 mi | Coolant was leaking. The plastic water pump was replaced by the new metal one. Coolant was leaking. The plastic water pump was replaced by the new metal one. |
| 33480 mi | Carbon build up in the engine that needed to be cleaned. 1 day job to correct. |
| 63300 mi | Vehicle needed engine-out service to clean carbon buildup. Common problem with VW/Audi direct injection engines, covered under emissions warranty through 100k miles. |
| 26000 mi | 4 days after 25K mile servicing, water pump let go, dumped antifreeze on garage floor; car unable to be used; flatbedded to dealer, replaced water pump that day, car returned to us that evening; common problem for 2010 Q5 models |
| 68400 mi | 600 mile test for excessive oil consumption; ran low in August, dealer ran test to see if engine burning oil; results were inconclusive; |
| 176000 mi US $1700 |
Engine Fault codes determined clogged air and fuel intakes, system was disassembled and cleaned, reassembled; |
| 43000 mi | Carbon build up in secondary airport behind engine. |
| 49000 mi | Thermostat stuck in cooling system causing check engine light. Replaced thermostat. |
| 57000 mi | Thermostat went out and needed to be replaced. |
| 632 mi | transmission hard downshift, reprogrammed |
| 740 mi | Surge in transmission, jerking/lag when accelerating from a stop |
| 98000 mi | Strong fuel smell in cabin. Leak at fuel filter above gas tank under right rear seat. Issue under recall notice; fuel filter flange leaking, parts replaced; foil, grommet, washer, coupllpiec, flange. Parts cost to dealer $21.32. Separate trip from fan motor repair. |
| 60140 mi C $3000 |
Engine leak |
| 85000 mi US $78 |
Very small leak in EVAP system detected, seems to be the purge valve, only happens when cold in the morning. |
| 148000 mi US $1200 |
Cooling system started to leak, looks like it was a combo of the thermostat and coolant flange, both needed the intake removed to expose the valley. Getting parts was the biggest problem Audi parts were delayed and pricey. |
| 8200 mi | While driving antifreeze reservoir warning light and alarm sounded. Pulled over and checked -- reservoir was empty. Called Audi roadside assist. and vehicle was towed to dealer. Next day water pump was replaced. |
| 22000 mi US $145 |
Car would miss and EPC light would come on. Problem could not be duplicated for the 8 days they had it. As soon as I picked it up and drove off, it happened again. Turned around and brought it back, they then said it was a spark plug. |
| 42660 mi | Carbon build-up caused MIL to come on. |
| 36000 mi | Port cleaning for carbon build up |
| 5000 mi | MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on - Exhaust problem; repaired at dealer. |
| 10800 mi US $1058 |
Damage to engine wiring harness that was present on delivery of car. Audi did not cover under warranty. $1058 & 3 weeks to repair. Water pump failed |
| 13020 mi | Water pump failure. |
| 11000 mi | Camshaft actuator failed, caused car to drive in limp-mode with max. 4000 RPM. Parts had to be ordered. CEL and other warnings came on intermittently while waiting for parts. |
| 15000 mi | Plastic water pump replace with metal as housing broken/leaking. |
| 8860 mi | Warning came on to "Stop Engine & Check Coolant Level" Low Coolant Light illuminated and remained flashing. Stopped within 5 min to check - Coolant had leaked and splashed all over engine compartment. Called Roadside Assistance - veh towed |
| 26000 mi | Faulty water pump. Dealer described original was plastic impeller replaced with metal impeller. Audi offered extended warranty and no charge (5/100,000) and maintanence contract free for next Audi purchase |
| 13000 mi | Blown water pump. |
| 10500 mi | Coolant was leaking, defective water pump replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
EPC light went on and off randomly. Faulty evaporator purge valve and cam actuator replaced. |
| 8000 mi | Water pump replaced per TSB |
| 12000 mi | Bad O2 sensor reading. Software update fixed per tsb. |
| 1000 mi | Clunky transmission shifting when coming to a atop. |
| 3000 mi | Car hesitates before accelerating from a stop, 'bad' shifting at low speeds, lack of power at low speeds. |
| 4000 mi | Dealer cannot replicate hesitation. |
| 23700 mi | water pump leaking slightly, replaced. 25k service performed. |
| 37200 mi C $700 |
Carbon build up needed to be cleaned |
| 11700 mi | Water pump failure, spewing coolant, overheating. |
| 15000 mi | Water pump complete failure |
| 15400 mi US $25 |
potential fuel pump problem |
| 10540 mi | Plastic water pump failed. It got replaced by a metal one. |
| 34900 mi | fuel rail pressure sensor malfunctionned |
| 49600 mi | Carbon build up cleaning |
| 84640 mi C $500 |
An electric water pump died |
| 110660 mi C $260 |
Rough idle. Small pump changed |
| 11000 mi | Humming noise audible at certain RPMs was replicated in other Q5s with same engine type. Audi said it is "normal" exhaust note at certain RPMs, so no repair done at this time. Audi said noise coming from exhaust is "normal" and other same-model cars make it, so no repair is necessary at this time. |
| 28000 mi | MIL on, found defective cam position sensor, replaced and all is good. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Water pump leaking, it was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 21000 mi | Coolant line leak at the water pump. |
| 22940 mi | Engine sputtered during starting and check engine light came on. Reset light. |
| 48380 mi | Water pump seal failed, all coolant lost. |
| 74400 mi C $800 |
Q5 cold start problems for a long time, since about 10K km. Dealer never found. More recently misfire with cold starts & the engine check light came on. Ran diagnostics, said "leaking injectors" & all 6 replaced. Audi paid parts, I paid labor. Same day I picked it up, light back on. Further investigation found exhaust ports clogged with carbon. Engine removed to clean the carbon buildup. Audi blames bad US gas, I now use only Shell as recommended. Audi paid $1500, I paid $800. |
| 119220 mi C $3000 |
All fuel injectors replaced, valves cleaned of carbon deposits. |
| 1000 mi | Transmission bump when slowing down gradually, usually gear 2 to 1 and vice versa from gear 1 to 2. |
| 19500 mi | clogged air intakes....had to remove engine to get at them. |
| 28520 mi | Slight delay in accelerating. |
| 44020 mi C $855 |
Partially clogged air port |
| 1000 mi | Jerky downshift from 2nd to 1st gear. Updated transmission software, it is all good now. Hope it won't come back ever. |
| 8000 mi | Defected water pump causes no coolant left al all. Towed to dealer and repaired in half day. |
| 8000 mi | EPC light is on when engine is turned on. Not reproduced after that. But diagnosis shows a cam actuator senor has something wrong. Replaced and so far is fine. |
| 9000 mi | transmission jerk in low speed and Audi said have to wait until new update software come out. |
| 43800 mi | Check engine light on. Dealer stated the secondary airports had carbon buildup. Dealer cleaned out airports, retested amd all clear. |
| 22940 mi | bad injectors |
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