2010 Audi Q5
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 100 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 168 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 209 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
50% · 50 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall with no fix, also a problem with the fuel pump which the car can light on fire there is also no current repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-15
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Tacit recall: I have tried unsuccessfully to get my closest dealership to address this issue because they are telling me that they cannot get the part. Meanwhile I'm taking a risk each time I drive my car. No one seems to care.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-07
Takata recall - about 6 months ago, I asked the Audi dealer about this recall and was told they didn't have the parts yet and they would notify me when they did. Now I've received a legal notice in the mail, regarding Takata inflators.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-05
Fuel/propulsion system
29% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
There is fuel leaking by the rear passenger tire under where the gas tank is. There was a recall for a cracked flange on the fuel pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
In tank fuel pump cracked on top ,leaking fuel to flange and electrical conection on top of tank and down to under vehicle .no recall on Audi site for this year -2010 vehicle has 138000 miles only .
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-29
Power train
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
I have a hesitation/lack-of-acceleration when moving from a stop or from low speeds. Essentially, I'm either moving very slowly or I have to floor the gas pedal to force the transmission to change gears, and then the car 'takes off'.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-07
My brand new 2010 Audi Q5 exhibited two dangerous transmission related problems within the first couple weeks of ownership in January 2010. Both issues were intermittent and unpredictable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-27
Transmission hesitation and " Jerking".
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-28
Electrical system
7% · 7 reportsStructure
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-11-09Fuel system, gasoline16V660000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump.
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2017-03-10Air bags16V078000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available.
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2018-02-23Air bags18V082000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2018-12-28Fuel system, gasoline18V818000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Audi Q5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V660000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V082000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V818000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2010 Audi Q5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Audi Q5 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi Q5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Audi Q5 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.