2011 Audi Q5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Audi Q5, 2% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“I purchased a certified preowned Audi Q5 last march 2013. The vehicle was running fine. No problems or concerns. I took the vehicle to an Audi dealer in february 2014 for an annual service and also in march 2014 for my yearly inspection/emissions testing. On april 2014, I had loss the vehicle due to an unknown fire that had started in the car. Yes, my car was engulfed in fire! Prior to this fire, I had no problems or messages on my dashboard or smelled smoke while I had drove the car. The car was running fine up until that day. I have no idea what happened to my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595254, filed 2014-05, 55,975 milesRelated 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.
- 11017649Apr 15, 2025This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- 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.
- 11009312Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
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 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 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
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 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