2010 Audi Q5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Audi Q5, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,400 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.
“We are aware that there was a different recall that did not include our car that caused corrosion in the paneling of the car from the moon roof and it was possibly causing air bags to deploy. We have been to the dealership to be serviced and they have explained to us that there is excessive amount of corrosion in the panels of the car and also the corrosion and water leakage has destroyed the electrical components of our backup camera/system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970312, filed 2017-04, 70,000 miles“Noticed passenger side floor board is soaked after it rains. This happens if it is parked or if your driving. All drains are clear and when dropping headliner, noticed a water way running down towards passenger pillar, on pillar airbag and down to floor board. Dealership told me that many other 2010 Audi Q5's have the same issue and implied this is probably why my sunroof motor is not functioning anymore due to water getting in and they quoted me $2500 to fix this manufacture flaw. If my vehicle hasn't been in a wreck and the sunroof frame is bad, why isn't there a recall for this?”
NHTSA complaint #11377566, filed 2020-12, 81,000 miles“A few weeks ago, my wife and I observed water on driver's side of the dashboard after it rained. I then checked the floor carpet in the driver's foot well -it was wet. After removing the driver's side grab handles, a-pillar trim and the visor in order to lower the headliner, I observed water dripping at the junction of the drain hose to the sunroof. I also observed more water leaking into the car between the top side of the windshield and the body of the car. I also noticed that the driver's side curtain airbag was wet from the water dripping from the sunroof / drain hose connection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141353, filed 2018-10, 77,800 miles“The sunroof has a leakage which as causes damage to sunscreen. The water from the sunroof has leaked into vehicles electrical system and has caused back up camera, parking, the stereo system to malfunction. Water from the roof has also affected the engine's blower it has short-circuited so that the AC and heater no longer put out air.”
NHTSA complaint #11144435, filed 2018-10, 75,000 miles“Have water leaking on the driver side roof and upon Dealer servicing - it was due to faulty or worn out seals on the front windscreen- and even though the windscreen is not damaged - Audi recons it has to be replaced at customer cost including the windshield that is in good condition since to cover their inability to take the glass out w/o breaking it. In public forums I see quite a few such fixes enough to warrant this should be investigated and tagged under recalls”
NHTSA complaint #11533900, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- 11022704Aug 28, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 11015754Feb 18, 2025This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11013723Jan 21, 2025This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- 11012497Dec 12, 2024This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11002981Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002912Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 21 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi Q5
50 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 27, 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