2010 Audi Q5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 50%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Audi Q5, 50% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - about 6 months ago, I asked the Audi dealer about this recall and was told they didn't have the parts yet and they would notify me when they did. Now I've received a legal notice in the mail, regarding takata inflators. I would like assistance with getting mine replaced. I have not been in an accident, but would like to prevent problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11043573, filed 2017-11, 86,000 miles“I took my vehicle in for takata airbag recall since that time, I have been smelling gas on the outside of my vehicle. At first I thought it was me fueling the vehicle but the smell gets a bit louder upon driving. I took the vehicle in to dealer a week ago but they advise it was too late in the day to check. I feel like there is something that is not right. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11025233, filed 2017-09, 1 miles“Takata recall unable to even get any details on how/when to get this remidied by either the dealer or Audi of america. Both say they don't know what to tell me, the dealer tells me to call Audi of america and Audi tells me to call the dealer. It's been information blackout from both of them. This whole saga has been going on for a very extended period of time, years now.”
NHTSA complaint #11045872, filed 2017-11, 45,000 miles“Takata recall with no fix, also a problem with the fuel pump which the car can light on fire there is also no current repair. The dealer said we are screwed there's nothing they can do.my wife got into an accident with the loaner car if it was our car that is plagued by the recall things could have been worst”
NHTSA complaint #10926189, filed 2016-11, 1,800 miles“Recall complaint: I receive warning letters and reminder cards, but the local dealer seems not to have parts. The response specifically was to call back in a month - we should have parts then . It would seem they should be calling me! I explained I was driving a 2,000 mile trip and there was no concern, or a warning that the vehicle should not be driven. I now have a schedule this week to have the work done at another dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11098138, filed 2018-05, 60,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, A3 2006–2013, A4 Cabriolet 2007–2009 +4 more
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10225524Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
- 10216495Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10214793Jun 23, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10211919May 4, 2022In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of…
- 10210761Apr 25, 2022This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5…
- 10209280Mar 23, 2022In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 85 | 51% |
| 2011 | 67 | 47% |
| 2010 | 50 | 50% |
| 2009 | 16 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi Q5
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi Q5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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