This page covers 4 recalls, 99 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Audi Q5.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints filed on the 2010 Audi Q5 cluster most heavily around two systems: airbags and the fuel system. The airbag complaints are the dominant category by volume, though the narratives don't point to a single clear symptom pattern across them. Fuel system complaints are more consistent, owners frequently describe detecting a gasoline odor inside the cabin, sometimes accompanied by a visible leak near the front of the vehicle and an illuminated check engine light. The powertrain category carries a smaller but notable share of reports, with several owners describing rear subframe rust severe enough to affect suspension geometry, control arm condition, and ride behavior. Owners describe plastic underbody covers trapping moisture against the subframe, accelerating corrosion to the point where structural integrity and rear-end handling are noticeably compromised.
99
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Audi Q5 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture or explode during a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury to occupants.
The remaining concern involves the fuel system. A crack in the fuel pump flange can allow fuel to leak, and any nearby ignition source raises the risk of a fire. Prior repair attempts on some vehicles used butyl tape as a temporary fix to seal the flange, but that interim measure may not fully prevent leaking, meaning vehicles that received that earlier repair may still carry the same fire risk until a permanent replacement is completed.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may develop leaks. Earlier repairs used a temporary tape fix while permanent parts were being developed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and apply butyl tape as a permanent repair at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a new one at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may crack, causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the flange and replace it if cracked, or clean it and install a protective rubber band if intact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
