2009 Audi Q5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Audi Q5, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2009 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel bearing made an abnormal noise while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10927027, filed 2016-11, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209453Mar 29, 2022This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
- 10191136Apr 21, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for determining if bushings need to be replaced.
- 10155660Jan 18, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10153125Nov 21, 2018This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a rattle or knocking noise is head when driving over bumps and the vehicle has 75mm hydro-bushings.
- 10127828Jul 19, 2017This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10127860Jul 12, 2017This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
- 10127823Jul 11, 2017This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10128340May 22, 2017This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi Q5
16 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
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.
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