CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY AT 64683 MILES. CAR WAS TAKEN TO AUDI DEALER TO TROUBLE SHOOT. DIAGNOSED AS "COLD START FUEL PERFORMANCE FAULT CAUSED BY STRETCHED TIMING BELT." OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY AND CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AUDI FOUND AT FAULT FOR EARLIER MODELS FOR THIS.
2014 Audi Q5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Q5 years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Audi Q5 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 52.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
53 reports with mileage · 52 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
36 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CHECK ENGINE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIENER AUDI (LOCATED AT 795 NORTHERN BLVD, GR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CHECK ENGINE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIENER AUDI (LOCATED AT 795 NORTHERN BLVD, GREAT NECK, NY 11021, (516) 829-2834) THREE TIMES. ON OCTOBER 13, 2019, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PISTON SIZES WERE TOO SMALL AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,886.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY CAME TO A STOP WITHOUT CRASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TACHOMETER WAS RED-LINED AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI ORLAND PARK (LOCA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY CAME TO A STOP WITHOUT CRASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TACHOMETER WAS RED-LINED AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI ORLAND PARK (LOCATED AT 8021 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477, (708) 342-0300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH WATER PUMPS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
TIMING CHAIN
UNDER RECALL 18V229000 (AUDI RECALL 19N4) MY VEHICLE HAD THE POWER TO THE AFTER-MOTOR PUMP DISCONNECTED IN OCT. '18. INSTRUCTIONS PER THE RECALL NOTICE AND THE DEALER WAS THAT REPLACEMENT PUMPS WOULD BE INSTALLED AS THEY BECAME AVAILABLE IN EARLY '19. AFTER NOT RECEIVING ANY NOTICE FROM AUDI THIS SPRING, I CALLED THE DEALER TO…
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UNDER RECALL 18V229000 (AUDI RECALL 19N4) MY VEHICLE HAD THE POWER TO THE AFTER-MOTOR PUMP DISCONNECTED IN OCT. '18. INSTRUCTIONS PER THE RECALL NOTICE AND THE DEALER WAS THAT REPLACEMENT PUMPS WOULD BE INSTALLED AS THEY BECAME AVAILABLE IN EARLY '19. AFTER NOT RECEIVING ANY NOTICE FROM AUDI THIS SPRING, I CALLED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT PUMPS. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT "AUDI DECIDED NOT TO REPLACE THE PUMPS AFTER ALL". YOUR SITE CURRENTLY SHOWS THAT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS CLEAR OF ANY RECALLS, SUGGESTING THAT THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS MODIFIED IN SOME MANNER TO NO LONGER SHOW THAT THE PUMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER ALL. YET MY VEHICLE IS SHOWING-UP ON WEBSITES LIKE CARFAX AND AUTOCHECK AS STILL HAVING AN OUTSTANDING RECALL DUE. SO I NEED CONFIRMATION OF EITHER 1) AUDI IS STILL REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE PUMPS AS THEY AGREED TO IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL, OR 2) THEY HAVE BEEN RELIEVED OF THAT REQUIREMENT AND THAT MY VEHICLE IS TRULY CLEARED OF ANY FURTHER ACTION. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS I AM ATTEMPTING TO SELL MY VEHICLE...AND WITH THE RECALL STATUS SHOWING OPEN ON PUBLIC SITES, IT APPEARS THAT I'M TRYING TO SELL DAMAGED GOODS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AUDI AND HAD IT PARTIALLY FIXED. THEY STATED THERE WERE TWO PARTS TO THIS PHASE. I COMPLETED PHASE 1; HOWEVER, THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN LIFTED BECAUSE PHASE 2 HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED BY AUDI TO THE DEALERSHIPS YET. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN LATE THIS WINTER. THE PROBLEM I FACE IS THAT I HAVE TO SHIP MY POV…
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I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AUDI AND HAD IT PARTIALLY FIXED. THEY STATED THERE WERE TWO PARTS TO THIS PHASE. I COMPLETED PHASE 1; HOWEVER, THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN LIFTED BECAUSE PHASE 2 HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED BY AUDI TO THE DEALERSHIPS YET. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAPPEN LATE THIS WINTER. THE PROBLEM I FACE IS THAT I HAVE TO SHIP MY POV TO GERMANY FOR A MILITARY ASSIGNMENT THERE. I NEED TO HAVE NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE IN ORDER TO DO SO. PLEASE ASSIST. THANK YOU.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI SAN DIEGO (9010 MIRAMAR RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126) AND REMAINED THERE FOR THREE WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI SAN DIEGO (9010 MIRAMAR RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126) AND REMAINED THERE FOR THREE WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
AUDI DEALERSHIP KEEP SAYING THERE IS NO OPEN TIME FOR APPOINTMENT ON MONDAYS; THE ONLY DAY I HAVE OFF AT WORK. I CAN ONLY TAKE THE VEHICLE ON A MONDAY.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED... A LOT OF LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER THAT AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AUDI SERVICE INSPECTED THE CAR AND SAID THAT ENGINE HAD INTERNAL DAMAGE AND I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. CA…
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WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED... A LOT OF LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER THAT AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AUDI SERVICE INSPECTED THE CAR AND SAID THAT ENGINE HAD INTERNAL DAMAGE AND I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. CAR ONLY HAD 35,000 MILES ON IT. WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED JUST FEW MONTHS EARLIER. I HAD GOTTEN SERVICE DONE EVERY YEAR AT THE SAME AUDI SERVICE DEALERSHIP AND HAD GOTTEN A SERVICE JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED! I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT MY COST!! LATER I WAS OFFERED ASSISTANCE FROM AUDI, BUT IT STILL COST ME $4,500 OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A 4 YR OLD CAR WITH 35K MILES ON IT AND SERVICED EVERY YEAR BY AUDI!! LOST FAITH IN THE AUDI BRAND AND THE LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP & SERVICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM RECALL
Official recalls
518V229000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Apr 11, 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
17V622000 · Electrical System:wiring
Oct 5, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
17V298000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
May 3, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
17V001000 · Air Bags:side/window; Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
Jan 3, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
17V002000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Jan 3, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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