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2013 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (6%)

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2013 Audi Q5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

42780 mi Replaced faulty mirror folding motors 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31620 mi Driver heated seat not functionning (seat only) 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6680 mi backup camera screen visual quit. Some minor computer chip replaced under warrenty 
13000 mi The rear passenger light was not working. The dealership says they have to replace the entire light module, but it's not in stock.... So I have to come back in to have it replaced. 
15000 mi Replaced rear passenger lighting module. Identified as an issue on the previous report, but dealer had to order. 
47000 mi AC blow motor failed and was replaced. 
22940 mi 12 Volt Sockets not working. Dealer didn't fix a thing. Once the car was home, I changed the fuse and VOILA, it worked. 
47000 mi Home Link module. 
3720 mi External temperature sensor was not accurate. Dealer replaced sensor. 
31000 mi Parking assist malfunction 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26000 mi Hard drive bad in the MMI module. Controls radio/nav/phone.  
26800 mi Replace MMI hard drive, a $3,000 part. Thank goodness it was fixed under warranty. 
23560 mi static cornering lights stopped working, message in display stating "Audi dynamic lighting defective" (but they worked). Problem was a burnt-out static cornering light bulb. 
23900 mi Broken radio on/off-volume knob. New knob installed. 
21700 mi A/C sensor failed. Part or a recall program for that vehicle. Also scheduled maintenance interval. 
10000 mi

US $1200
Apparently liquid got on the MMI and shorted a button, had to replace entire MMI. Cup holder should go somewhere else, glad I love this car. 
620 mi Car had a control module not meant for the Canadian region. The Side Assist and Start and Go electronic module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. 
16700 mi Fan stopped blowing very hard. They flushed and reset the system and it was working better. auto up window wasn't raising window all the way. They had to replace two different parts. 
20000 mi Same problem as before... A/C freezes up, and very little air can blow through. 
13500 mi GPS antenna went bad 

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2013 Audi Q5 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

17200 mi Headlight leveling system failed and the vehicle displayed a fault alert. A system scan at home showed multiple faults including headlights, cornering lights, driver seat ventilation and hybrid system issues. Required second visit to fully fix. 
25000 mi Driver side seat heater failed 
35000 mi Right turn illumination bulb failed 
42000 mi Auxiliary heater recall 

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2013 Audi Q5 Electrical Problems

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