2020 Audi Q5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Audi Q5, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Purchased a 2020 Audi Q5 sold as-is. Within 30 days, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle lost power. A dealer estimated repairs would cost around $27,000. This sudden loss of drive ability poses a safety risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11699189, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 11036901Aug 4, 2026This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
- 11033474May 28, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.
- 11033465May 27, 2026This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
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- 11031003Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides information when the hydraulic pump cannot be adapted - P17EF00 in gearbox control unit.
- 11028433Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
- 11023739Sep 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11023736Sep 5, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when there is an oil leak at the transmission connector.
- 11022669Aug 15, 2025This bulletin provides informaoitn when there is droning noises/vibrations in tight corneres, in vehicles that have quattro with ultra technology.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 13 | 18% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 6 | 11% |
| 2018 | 10 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 8 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q5
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Audi Q5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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