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Audi Q5 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 949 repairs.
Audi Q5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 1900 mi | Pulled error codes after experiencing harsh shifts. 3 codes pulled and left for future diagnosis scheduled for the following month (February) |
2018 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
| 37820 mi | Transmission leak |
2016 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7000 mi | The transmission slips and it was not repaired as needed. The dealer cannot find the problem. |
2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Noticed slight oil leak from under engine. Dealer determined main rear seal failure. Seal replaced. |
2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79469 mi US $531 |
Rebuild left front C/V joint |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Front left outer axle boot crack. Replace axle. |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5520 mi | Dual clutch causing gear changing problem |
| ZF 8 speed transmission bucks when downshifting into lower gears (such as approaching a stoplight). This tends to occur at cold start and randomly throughout a drive. |
2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6200 mi | Tranny bucks and jolts at low speed |
| 14860 mi | jerky transmission |
| 22940 mi | Jerky transmission |
| 61380 mi C $1300 |
Replace torn CV boot, joint. |
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 18360 mi | Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts. Transmission oil level was not correct due to O-ring defect. It was replaced too |
| 19840 mi | Transmission oil leakage 50-100gram less in the transmission. The problem located awaiting spare parts. |
| 20640 mi | The gear box was dismounted, oil ring had to be replaced due to leak. |
| 48360 mi $40 |
Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts. |
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16740 mi | Rough shifting. Dealer updated computer as per TSB that had been issued |
| 57660 mi C $550 |
Propeller shaft replaced due to faulty bearing. Audi volunteered to cover portion of costs but I am arguing that it should have been covered under warranty as we identified the issue 2 years ago; Audi ignored issue at the time. (update - Audi covered full cost) |
| Transmission fault code; R&R mechatronic unit |
| 22000 mi | odd shifting behavior at very low speeds. |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Had low oil pressure and check engine light. Replaced the torque converter valve. |
| 5700 mi | Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32700 mi | After software update it's been clunking every time I first put it in drive or reverse. Dealer has been good and trying to figure it out. I'm confident they will as last firmware update fixed temporarily but then started again. |
| 13000 mi | Transmission shifted abruptly at times, especially when slowing to a stop. |
| 88000 mi US $1600 |
Drive shaft replaced |
| 5000 mi | 3000 miles on odometer. Lost power to the wheels at 70mph on interstate. Transmission disengaged. Pulled over. Towed to dealer. 23 days to get parts. Bad axle and differential. Audi did not cover all of the rental replacement. |
| 1000 mi | Squeaking noise when temp under 40 in left turns. TSB on CV boots. Dealer says usually resolves after break-in. |
| 103000 mi | Car developed whine from transmission or transfer case, could not isolate. Was not a wheel bearing. Traded car in with no repair attempted. |
| 11000 mi | Noise being emitted by carrier bearings on driveshaft at 28-31 mph. Manufacturing defect that took several miles to appear. Propeller shaft replaced, issue resolved. Car still fully drivable while issue existed. |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 9180 mi | Two occurrences of tranny dropping out of 3rd, but not engaging into 4th (as if in neutral). New software installed. No recurrence but shifting seems delays in low gears. |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | Clicking/popping sound from rear of vehicle when driving. Dealer replaced electronic differential at no charge since vehicle brought in several times under warranty with this symptom. |
2010 Audi Q5
Engine not specified
| 33000 mi | Transmission leaking oil |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 24980 mi | Vehicle information center indicated "transmission malfunction, you can continue driving" this was caused by a defective transmission module. Module replaced and the problem appears to be solved. |
| 34720 mi $300 |
Onboard computer indicated "transmission malfunction, you can continue driving with limitations". The dealer replaced the Mechatronics unit. |
| 51860 mi | Jerk when transmission shifts from second to first gear. Mechatronic and clutches replaced. |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 27280 mi | RPMs oscillating (400 rpm) when cruising at normal speeds (60 km/h) w/out touching the accelerator. Dealer analysed and got advice from Ingolstadt to replace a lever in the gear box. Dealer replaced entire transmission. |
| 97340 mi A $3500 |
Car would go in forward despite being shifted into reverse from time to time. Dealer replaced mechatronics unit and checked clutches (apparently, the clutches are okay) |
| 99200 mi | When coming to a stop the car chokes and when cold even stalls. When shifting from R back to D or S, there is a 2 sec delay before forward gear engages. Also temperature drops from 90 deg when going downhill |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Transmission holding in first gear when accelerating hard. Delay in response between gas pedal and response from engine |
| 9000 mi | poor shifting, slamming into gear and howling from rear end when under power, replaced entire rear differential assembly |
| 1000 mi | Vehicle would not reverse. Gearshift in reverse position, no engine revving. |
| 8000 mi | Humming noise at highway speed. Replaced rear differential but noise did not go away. They now say noise coming from the exhaust system but Audi does not have a fix yet. Advised to keep driving car as is. ??? |
| 85300 mi US $100 |
Small oil leak in rear differential, part (gasket) replaced to prevent further damage. |
| 2500 mi | hard transmission downshift, problem continued after replacing mechatronics unit transmission mechatronics ordered, vehicle still at dealership 2 weeks, waiting for parts |
| 3000 mi | Transmission ordered, replaced, issue still exists, "jerks" on intial acceleration, vehicle repair still unsuccessful, hoping to get vehicle as a lemon and repurchase. |
| 3000 mi | Bought back because could not fix transmission problem. |
| 2700 mi | Feel downshifting in many gears and clunk when coming to a stop |
| 2000 mi | Poor shifting. Very jerky upshifting and downshifting through the low gears |
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 54560 mi R 21000 |
Replaced clutch assembly |
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