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2015 Audi Q5 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
14%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
37,598miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Audi Q5, 14% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,598 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.

“About a month ago after a drive where the engine got up to operating temperature I received a warning on the dashboard saying shutoff engine and check coolant level it is low. This problem continues to happen, spontaneously, while I'm driving. Also, the problem continues to occur despite coolant levels being within normal parameters.”

NHTSA complaint #11414711, filed 2021-05, 76,669 miles

“While driving my front panel sunroof exploded. There is no other way to describe what happened. There was a loud pop. Loud enough to make my ears ring and then the glass was everywhere. I noticed a recall for this exact issue on the 2012 Audi Q5. I am driving a 2015 Audi Q5. There is no recall listed specifically for this issue on the 2015 model. A separate sunroof recall for drainage is listed, but not one for shattering sunroofs. My local Audi dealership didn't seem to concerned when I spoke with them...”

NHTSA complaint #11157325, filed 2018-12, 40,000 miles

“The front windshield cracked from the inside from the pressure of my passengers foot. The passenger is a 130lb female with no extraordinary physical capability. The crack spread quickly and placed all the occupants in danger. There was zero impact on the outside of the glass. The crack could not be felt from the outside of the glass, only from the inside. This was the second time this has occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10736188, filed 2015-07, 8,900 miles

“Opening the trunk and finding out the battery compartment filled up with water 12 to 14 inches high with the battery submersed completely plus the electric components attached to the right and left side of the trunk and further the whole trunk carpets are all wet and filled with nasty --due-got so confused on the eminant danger and safety of the vehicle in question--decide d to advise --Audi--to take urgent attention to detect such alarming water leakages by calling our dealer in --lynbrook, new york to replace all nescessary damaged items/electrical components to original manufacturer…”

NHTSA complaint #11220786, filed 2019-06, 35,196 miles

“Recently purchased a used vehicle from this dealership that there is a major issue with the drive train including the cv axel and also an issue with the tires that are on the vehicle. One of the tires had gone flat so I took it to the local Les Schwab to have it inspected and was told that I could not repaired it and that they could not sell me and put on the one tire because the vehicle manufacturer size was not met and that it can cause a danger on my 2015 Audi Q5 premium plus. …”

NHTSA complaint #11620729, filed 2024-10

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025511%
202415%
2023920%
2022418%
2021912%
2020624%
201959%
20184622%
201737%
20161114%
20151414%
20141110%
201378%
2012106%
201186%
201022%
2009310%

Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q5

Engine
38 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology