2009 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Audi Q5, 19% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,800 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 miles“Strong gas smell coming from underneath rear passenger side of vehicle. No smell coming from gas cap area. No gas leak noticed under vehicle. Per research there is an issue with the plastic fuel pump located above the gas tank. Contacted Audi customer care and they stated there are no recalls for 2009 q5s. This is a very dangerous issue that Audi is not addressing.”
NHTSA complaint #10704639, filed 2015-04, 61,000 miles“The car gas a strong gas smell in the cabin of the car, everyday, all day. Took it to Audi and they said they fixed the problem . The car can't be driven. Its causing nausea and headaches when driving more than 5 mins. I don't feel safe driving a car that is producing a gas smell. I believe that gas flange recall created more issues to my car that Audi made me pay for and never fixed the gas smell.”
NHTSA complaint #11161068, filed 2018-12“The contact owns a 2009 Audi Q5. While driving at any speed, there was a strong fuel odor emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the plastic fuel pump in the fuel tank was fractured and released fuel beneath the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873649, filed 2016-06, 50,000 miles“Fuel leaking from fuel pump under passenger 's seat afraid to driver it because as long as the engine is running the fuel continue too leak whether the car is moving or stationary!!”
NHTSA complaint #11375670, filed 2020-11Related recalls
- 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
- 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 17% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 12 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 14% |
| 2011 | 32 | 22% |
| 2010 | 32 | 32% |
| 2009 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi Q5
16 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Audi Q5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology