Does the 2015 Audi Q5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q5, including Air Bags › Side/Window; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System; Electrical System › Wiring. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2015 Audi Q5 problems?

Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (38), steering (14), fuel/propulsion system (12), suspension (8).

How much does a 2015 Audi Q5 cost to own for 5 years?

About $53,450 over 5 years ($891/month) at an estimated $12,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2015 Audi Q5

The 2015 Audi Q5 earns a weak Throttlebook Ownership Score of 54/100. Expect about $53,450 to own it for five years, or $891 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 100 complaints.

Recalls: 6
Complaints: 100
5-yr cost: $53k
MPG (EPA): 26

Weak

Ownership Score

2015 Audi Q5 vs nearby years

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6 recalls may apply

For the 2015 Audi Q5. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $12,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$53,450

$891/month · $0.89/mile

Depreciation	$3,392
Insurance (national avg.)	$16,200
Fuel / charging	$7,730
Maintenance	$13,653
Repairs	$7,200
Loan interest	$3,510
Taxes & fees	$1,765

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

100 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire

Engine38
Unknown Or Other14
Steering14
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Suspension8
Engine And Engine Cooling8

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2015 Audi Q5 SUV AWD

What to check on a used 2015 Audi Q5

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Suspension
- Press down on each corner: it should settle once, not bounce.
- Listen for clunks over bumps.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Audi Q5 a good car to buy?: The 2015 Audi Q5 earns a weak Throttlebook Ownership Score of 54/100. Expect about $53,450 to own it for five years, or $891 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 100 complaints.
Does the 2015 Audi Q5 have recalls?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q5, including Air Bags › Side/Window; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System; Electrical System › Wiring. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2015 Audi Q5 problems?: Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (38), steering (14), fuel/propulsion system (12), suspension (8).
How much does a 2015 Audi Q5 cost to own for 5 years?: About $53,450 over 5 years ($891/month) at an estimated $12,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.