2010 Audi Q5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Audi Q5, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,600 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.
“2010 Audi Q5 premium plus. Original windshield is leaking. Upper right corner is not sealed properly so the water is leaking on the a pillar. Service adviser from local Audi dealership told us after checking and testing they said that the original windshield is leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11154764, filed 2018-11“The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers almost fractured from the vehicle. In addition, he stated that the vehicle went through a car wash and the wipers completely fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended hand washing the vehicle since the car wash brushes would pull the wipers from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who concluded that the automatic rain sensor was turned on which caused the wipers to activate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400557, filed 2011-05, 23,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10238241Jun 14, 2023This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
- 10238221Jun 14, 2023This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
- 10216044Jul 5, 2022This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
- 10211898May 6, 2022This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsSuspension
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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