2017 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 17%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Audi Q5, 17% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,900 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.
“Check engine fuel system alarm warning light - with caution to drive below 35 MPH and immediately to service center. Service center says they found nothing wrong. Then read ap report on fuel clogging and fires. This vehicle had a previous recall but we never got a warning or letter (they sent it to an address in west palm beach that we never ever gave them or lived at).”
NHTSA complaint #11090234, filed 2018-04, 1,800 miles“My SUV had stopped heating/defrosting and vehicles car charging ports appear to not be working any longer. It was discovered that my coolant pump was blocked with debris. The heat has returned, still no power to the charge points in vehicle. While driving on highway, my vehicles dash started to light up instructing me to turn off engine coolant low (electric). However, my H C coolant gauge was just below midpoint. It appears to be a bit faulty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571183, filed 2024-02“Received a recall related to electric coolant pump in june. Parts not available. Called my dealer princeton Audi and no help. Received second notice regarding this in september, that Audi had an 'interim fix and advised me to contact princeton Audi again. I did, but they did't have the part for the 'interim fix' either. I have called them 3 times and now am on a waiting list with over 100 names. Audi apparently is not making these parts fast enough, and in the meantime, we are advised to keep the car out of the garage... Winter is coming in the northeast. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144186, filed 2018-10“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q5. The contact stated that vehicle was serviced in 2017 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) by the dealer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, fumes was detected inside the vehicle. The contact stated that he checked the vehicle and became aware that fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump flange needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the warranty for the repair was 12-months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525358, filed 2023-06, 84,000 miles“On the same day the 5 year warranty expired, the car stopped working. The car was towed to the dealer, and diagnose was gas pump failure. 3 months after, the same problem. After 1 month waiting for the car to be fixed, again the same problem. Now the dealer is saying they just figure there was a problem with a computer part that was associated to the gas pump. The car could have failed while i was driving, a life threatening problem,”
NHTSA complaint #11487348, filed 2022-09Related 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
- 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.
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 2017 Audi Q5
19 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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 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