2015 Audi Q5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,102miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Audi Q5, 8% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,102 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.
“I've reported multiple times to my dealer about the oil comsumption back in 2022 and work was performed on the vehicle in the prior year to fix leak and brake noise issue since approx 2021 on my 2015 Q5 that currently only has 65,000 miles. No warning indicator presents regarding the brakes. However oil indicator and engine light icons display. I'm constantly checking the oil indicator level to see how much is still in the and then add add once it shows thats its extremly low. I have to do this everytime I am about to use the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628463, filed 2024-12“The Audi Q5 was new in 2015 and I am the original owner. The vehicle has 135,600 miles on it. During an oil change visit to my repair shop, they informed me of significant rust corrosion to the subframe. My Audi dealer in Chantilly acknowledged that subframe rust was a design flaw on model years 2014, 2015, and 2016. Audi will not cover this under their 12 Year Rust Corrosion Perforation warranty. I believe this to be a significant safety hazard to the owners and their families who are still driving their Q5 without knowledge of the impending disaster. …”
NHTSA complaint #11603316, filed 2024-07“The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver and passenger side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11340378, filed 2020-07, 90,000 miles“2015 Audi Q5 Quattro (all wheel drive). During recent inspection the vehicle was found to have extreme corrosion, cracking, and structural failure of the rear subframe and subframe crossmember. The rear steel subframe is manufactured as an assembly. The rear subframe assembly supports all of the rear suspension components and rear drivetrain and drivetrain components. My vehicle is always garaged and no other corrosion was found during inspection of the entire vehicle. The finding is a manufacturing defect that is only isolated to the rear subframe assembly of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681486, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11013709Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q5
38 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
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