2020 Audi Q5 E Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Audi Q5 E, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ecu Malfunction leading to Cooling system malfunction The car after idling more than 30 min with the A/C off has a drive system malfunction . The warning displays on the dash and the engine runs violently rough until the car shuts itself off. The Audi has done this several times, though not while driving. This problem creates a lot of heat in the engine bay and has led to a problem in my cooling system pipes, causing multiple points of piping to burst. The coolant expansion tank also warped and leaks, as well as the upper radiator hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639342, filed 2025-01“Complete failure of the car to start or turn on. This occurred once in 2021 and a second time in 2023. Taken to dealership. Diagnosed with a computer problem. Fixed by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11560541, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11029368Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 11027439Dec 19, 2025This bulletin provides service information when there is dirt or a small amount of oil residue on the engine mounting.
- 11027356Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11026211Nov 19, 2025This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off; 2.0 ltr. Inline 4-cyl. TFSI.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q5 E
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Audi Q5 E
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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