The 2014 Audi Q5 has a elevated safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 106 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

106

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V6220002017-05-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

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17V0020002017-03-01

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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18V2290002018-11-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

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17V0010002017-03-01

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 106 owners have filed complaints about the 2014 Audi Q5. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine23

02Steering13

03Unknown Or Other9

04Fuel/propulsion System8

05Structure7

106 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi Q5 Fuel Economy

21–26mpg combined

18-24city

26-30hwy

$2,900-$3,600/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2014 Audi Q5 returns 21–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Q5 - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel DriveDiesel

23 city30 hwy~$3,050/yr6/10 Average

Q5 Hybrid - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$2,900/yr7/10 Clean

Q5 - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$3,450/yr6/10 Average

Q5 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$3,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Audi Q5

31States

31%in top 3

11% of the market sits in California, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

1,27511%

FLFlorida

1,14510%

TXTexas

1,08910%

NYNew York

7076%

NJNew Jersey

6496%

PAPennsylvania

5635%

ILIllinois

5305%

GAGeorgia

5084%

DEDelaware

4314%

COColorado

4024%

WAWashington

3613%

AZArizona

3293%

NCNorth Carolina

3033%

DCWashington DC

2983%

MDMaryland

2582%

CTConnecticut

2352%

NHNew Hampshire

1862%

OROregon

1852%

MI176

MA167

TN155

MO155

OH146

UT134

MN119

OK119

VA75

NV73

AL72

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

Buying a 2014 Audi Q5?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2014 Audi Q5 a good car to buy?

The 2014 Audi Q5 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Audi Q5?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2014 Audi Q5. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Audi Q5?

You'll get between 21 and 26 MPG combined from the 2014 Audi Q5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2014 Audi Q5?

Out of 106 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.