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 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11035854Jul 27, 2026This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
- 11034642Jun 4, 2026This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident…
- 11033457May 26, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11032131Apr 30, 2026This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 9 | 20% |
| 2022 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 | 6 | 24% |
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 46 | 22% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 | 11 | 10% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q5
38 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior 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