2011 Audi Q5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Audi Q5, 2% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Took my vehicle to the dealer for new brake pads brakes and rotors. Upon leaving the car was making a loud noise on the right side. I called the dealer to complain and was told it will wear off. Ext few times I drove the brakes failed. I called Audi and brought my car back and now they want me to by back brakes and calli er for both sides when the work wasn't done properly to begin with.”
NHTSA complaint #11355375, filed 2020-09, 120,000 miles“While driving about 45 on the highway, a light came across my dash that said 'parking brake malfunction!' moments later my 2011 Audi Q5 came to a complete stop causing a 3 car pile up. My car had just been serviced in june and gotten new brakes at that time as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11139404, filed 2018-10, 82,000 miles“At approximately 6:00 pm the evening of february 10, 2013, I was returning with my mom (front passenger) on I-66e headed back home, a vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly because a vehicle in front of her stopped for no apparent reason. I engaged my brakes and had come to a complete stop without touching the car in front of me and then the next thing I know I came in contact with her bumper. We thought initially we had been hit from behind, however, after inspecting my rear bumper there seemed to be no indication that had occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547597, filed 2013-10, 12,543 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11009356Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 24% |
| 2024 | 5 | 25% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 8 | 15% |
| 2018 | 22 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Audi Q5
67 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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