2017 Audi Q5 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Audi Q5, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally high whistling pitch sound coming from the vehicle. The contact had to add additional oil to the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537598, filed 2023-08, 101,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and…Covers: Audi Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017, A5 Cabriolet 2013–2017 +2 more
- 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4…Covers: Audi Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017, A6 2012–2015 +1 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Audi Q5
19 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
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