2010 Audi Q5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Audi Q5, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear Subframe has severe rust through caused by plastic covers that trap moisture. This is a danger as the rust is so severe it will impact suspension, lower control arm in the rear. It was not inspected by anyone other than myself. No warning lamps. I noticed one of the plastic pieces hanging down from the vehicle that led me to inspect the cause of this part coming loose.”
NHTSA complaint #11610368, filed 2024-08“Severe Frame rusting of sub frame and crossmember. Rear of car affecting steering , tire aligment and wear. Swaying of rear end of car bouncy ride , wear or cracking of control arm and shocks.”
NHTSA complaint #11678406, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11013709Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
- 10209453Mar 29, 2022This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
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 2010 Audi Q5
50 complaintsFuel system
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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