2009 Audi Q5 Problems
Compared with other Audi Q5 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.3× that of a typical Audi Q5 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 1 of its 31 complaints were filed by the end of 2011.
- Most reported part: Air bags (16 complaints, median 54,000 mi).
- 6 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Audi Q5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi Q5. The part named most often is air bags, with 16 complaints (52% of the total), followed by fuel system (6) and other or unknown (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 765 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 59 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Audi Q5 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags16 52%
- Fuel system6 19%
- Other or unknown3 9.7%
- Engine2 6.5%
- Suspension2 6.5%
- Brakes1 3.2%
- Electrical system1 3.2%
- Engine cooling1 3.2%
- Steering1 3.2%
- Body and structure1 3.2%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “I was in an accident where I hit a herd of elk. My car was totaled. The airbags did not deploy and they definitely should have. It was hit on the front, and both front sides. There is no way the airbags shouldn’t have deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11507755, filed 2023-02Fuel system: “The vehicle had been running rough for a week or so. Then we noticed a strong gas smell coming from the car. We brought the car in for service and it was discovered that the plastic fuel pump in the gas tank had developed fractures and was spraying fuel under the car beneath the rear passenger seat. The mechanic related we were very lucky that there wasn't a fire. When he replaced the pump with a factory replacement part. He noted that he could feel the plastic top of the new fuel pump pulsating. He contacted Audi to see if there was a recall and there was none. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596941, filed 2014-06, 50,800 milesOther or unknown: “I got in my car at about 6pm on Saturday May 28, 2022. Started it up and proceeded to start opening the sunroof when I noticed it was cracked. I was thinking some kids had hit it with a ball until I traced the spiderwebbing right back to to the center of the panoramic sunroof. You could wind noise really bad when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11466569, filed 2022-05Engine: “Vehicle has been well maintained and serviced on schedule at the dealership. There were no warning lights or indications on the dashboard prior to the incident. After the car sat idle all night, on the morning the next day, I tried to to start to car. There was big pop sound. Turned off the engine and restarted after a couple of mins and noticed, message on the dashboard indicating alternator fault. Opened the hood and noticed the serpentine belt has completely fallen off. This resulted in the power steering being completely disabled. Battery stopped charging. …”
NHTSA complaint #10587841, filed 2014-05, 47,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 61,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Audi Q5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 · sedan AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 15.1% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Audi Q5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to…
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, A3 2006–2013, A4 Cabriolet 2007–2009 +4 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's…
- 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- 16V376000May 27, 2016Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Audi Q5 2008–2009, A4 2008–2009, A5 2008–2009
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +5 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet…
- 09V484000Dec 18, 2009Air bagsCovers: Audi Q5 2009
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between november 25, 2008 and june 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose…
Recall details for the 2009 Audi Q5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 765 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11032137Apr 22, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11022664Aug 19, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11021447Jul 10, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025Engine. This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024Electrical system. This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240Nov 20, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
Other model years of the Audi Q5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | 6,005 | 1 | 5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 20 | — | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 44 | — | 5 | — | 25 | 68 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 22 | 23,000 | 4 | — | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 74 | 20,000 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 91 · More | Stable |
| 2020 | 25 | 1,225 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2019 | 53 | 7,900 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 208 | 15,142 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 42 | 19,750 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 46 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 78 | 36,244 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 59 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 100 | 53,000 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 105 | 50,000 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 45 · Typical | Stable |
| 2013 | 89 | 56,250 | 5 | — | 22 | 49 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 168 | 71,000 | 6 | — | 22 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 143 | 77,000 | 5 | — | 22 | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 100 | 75,000 | 4 | — | 20 | 39 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 31 | 56,000 | 6 | — | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
All Audi Q5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Audi Q5 have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi Q5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Audi Q5 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 16 complaints (52% of the total), followed by fuel system with 6.
Has the 2009 Audi Q5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Audi Q5 get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Audi Q5 (Q5, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Audi Q5 reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 61,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.