2014 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Audi Q5, 11% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My car is a really strong odor of fuel or gasoline in the cabin it's super severe and I don't know where it's coming fromdoesn't matter if it's running if I'm driving summer starting it it's it's just takes a little while for it to start to stink and then once it's been on for a couple minutes it starts to just wreak”
NHTSA complaint #11378271, filed 2020-12, 128,000 miles“Drove on hawthorne boulevard close to torrance boulevard less than a mile away from Audi dealership when the car start to shake and almost got rear ended. I was able to pull aside and after few seconds the engine was working fine but a message on the board mentioning the auto stop start function was not working properly and the associated symbol turned on the dash. I took the car to Audi dealership and they confirm that the fuel pump needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10653600, filed 2014-11, 17,000 miles“Fuel pump while driving home after a road trip on the highway (in the left fast lane) my car suddenly lost power and would not accelerate when pressing on the accelerator. The ecp warning light came on and I had to ease the car to a stop on the left shoulder. After about 5+ minutes, I was able to start the car again and move it over to the right-hand lane when the car stuttered and shut off again. This time I was on the right shoulder. After another few minutes, I was able to start the car again and called ahead to take it in the nearest Audi dealership (in the town I was returning home from). …”
NHTSA complaint #11111170, filed 2018-07, 70,032 miles“Fuel tank leak. Went for a normal uneventful drive from howard county maryland to virginia suburbs and came home back and parked in the garage on friday the 13th!. Woke up in the morning to a garage that smelled very heavily like gas. Looked below the Audi Q5 and saw a small puddle of gas. Parked the car outside the garage and called the dealership. They advised that this could be a safety hazard and asked to call Audi roadside assistance for a tow to the dealership. Audi roadside assistance asked me to call the local fire department to make sure it is not a fire hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598564, filed 2014-06, 800 miles“Unknown, but can assure the gas tanks has cracks and leaking gas, along with the smell of gas inside the car and outside the car. Called Audi and spoke with a rep but they dont want to acknowledge the recall which was issued for the vehicle. I made an appointment with Audi New Orleans, but the earliest appointment to get the vehicle check is August 28th, 2023. I have to go to work and the car can possibly catch a fire to the tank actually leaking. This is extremely dangerous and life threating. I definetly need help because let Audi tell it they dont see a recall at all for my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11532852, filed 2023-07Related recalls
- 17V298000May 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered…Covers: Audi Q5 2013–2017, Q7 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11026295Nov 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P310B00 in ECM; Vapor pocket formation in fuel system.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007301Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007220Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 17% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 12 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 14% |
| 2011 | 32 | 22% |
| 2010 | 32 | 32% |
| 2009 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2014 Audi Q5
36 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology