2010 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 32%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Audi Q5, 32% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 2 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 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“While driving the vehicle my wife noted strong odor of gas. My mechanic found that the fuel pump cracked causing gas spilling out from the top of the gas tank that may have resulted in fire or explosion since the gas tank is near the hot exhaust pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10884707, filed 2016-07, 60,000 miles“My wife called me while I was away on business and said that there was a smell of fuel in the house. I asked her to make sure to check the oven and she said it was not that type of gas and that it smelled like auto fuel. I came home and we had appointments to check out new homes and we noticed that the inside of the car smelled like fuel and I had to drive with the windows down and no A/C because we have two small children as well and the odor was stronger when we had the A/C on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893750, filed 2016-08, 80,000 miles“I received a notice of recall for my vehicle due to possibility of leaking fuel. Called the dealer to complete the recall in november 2016 along with an regular maintenance, took the car in and was not advised of any issues with completing either service. Picked the car up and was told that the part required for the recall was not available and that I would be called by the dealer once the part became available so the repair could be completed. It is now march of 2018 and I have yet to receive a call to schedule the repair of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11075729, filed 2018-03, 86,000 miles“Our Audi Q5 just last night fri. 1.27.17 at 10pm lost power and within 30 seconds complete stop and stall. I was traveling with my wife and 4 yr. Old son on our way home on 210 fwy and 57 interchange within seconds we are stuck right in the middle of a 4 lane highway with cars and big rigs zoom by us and swerving around us. We could do nothing except sit in the car as we see a car heading right for us and brace for the collision. Thank god we walked away with our lives and only whiplash and not killed leaving my 8yr old daughter all alone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948173, filed 2017-01, 119,801 milesRelated 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
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 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 2010 Audi Q5
50 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