repaired · 2020 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.
2010 Audi Q5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2010 Audi Q5, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-078 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Audi Q5 has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
29Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
7Electrical system
5Structure
5Engine and engine cooling
5Engine
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Steering
75 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 50 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 29 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Audi Q5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Q5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q5 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Audi Q5 safety ratings
2010 Audi Q5 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Q5 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NOTICED PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD IS SOAKED AFTER IT RAINS. THIS HAPPENS IF IT IS PARKED OR IF YOUR DRIVING. ALL DRAINS ARE CLEAR AND WHEN DROPPING HEADLINER, NOTICED A "WATER" WAY RUNNING DOWN TOWARDS PASSENGER PILLAR, ON PILLAR AIRBAG AND DOWN TO FLOOR BOARD. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MANY OTHER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI SOUTH HAMPTON (51 MONTAUK HWY, WATER MILL, NY 11976, [PHONE]) WAS…
A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY WIFE AND I OBSERVED WATER ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AFTER IT RAINED. I THEN CHECKED THE FLOOR CARPET IN THE DRIVER'S FOOT WELL -IT WAS WET. AFTER REMOVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE GRAB HANDLES, A-PILLAR TRIM AND THE VISOR IN ORDER TO LOWER THE HEADLINER, I OBSERVED WATER…
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