2010 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (50), Fuel/Propulsion System (29), Power Train (8).
Key takeaways
- 100 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 | 50% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 29% |
| Power Train | 8 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% |
| Engine | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Audi Q5 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-22
There is fuel leaking by the rear passenger tire under where the gas tank is. There was a recall for a cracked flange on the fuel pump.
Suspension - filed 2025-08-05
Severe Frame rusting of sub frame and crossmember. Rear of car affecting steering , tire aligment and wear. Swaying of rear end of car bouncy ride , wear or cracking of control arm and shocks.
Suspension - filed 2024-08-23
Rear Subframe has severe rust through caused by plastic covers that trap moisture. This is a danger as the rust is so severe it will impact suspension, lower control arm in the rear. It was not inspected by anyone other than myself. No warning lamps. I noticed one of the plastic pieces hanging down from the vehic...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.