What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q5?

Owners name the engine group in 19 complaints. Fuel system, brakes, electrical and steering follow with smaller counts.

Has the 2017 Audi Q5 been recalled?

Yes, this model year has recalls on file. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

Is the 2017 Audi Q5 reliable?

Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Read the complaint groups above and the recalls section, then judge for yourself.

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Audi Q5?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

2017 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2017 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for this Audi Q5^[1]. The engine group is the biggest cluster in the stories we read^[2].

42owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

21–22MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Engine. 19 complaints^[2]. Owners describe waiting on repair parts that were not available, and one describes the car revving while it kept moving.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 5 complaints^[6]. Owners describe warning lights, a fuel pump that failed more than once, and coolant pump trouble that affected heat and power outlets.
Brakes. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a pedal that slowed the car but did not stop it, plus squealing and wheels that slide on snow and ice.
Electrical System. 4 complaints^[8].
Steering. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe steering that turned stiff or lost power assist while driving, and a repair shop that could not repeat the problem.
Air Bags. 3 complaints^[10].
Structure. 3 complaints^[11].
Unknown Or Other. 3 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Q5 is necessarily included.

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System (18V229), April 2018. About 342,867 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) (17V297), May 2017. About 5 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (17V298), May 2017. About 240,487 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Air Bags › Side/Window (17V001), January 2017. About 234,057 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System (17V002), January 2017. About 342,867 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Q5, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, All-Wheel Drive^[4]	20 / 27 / 22	$3,750
Q5, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	4	5	4	15.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Audi Q5 with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[19]	211 hp
2017 Audi Q5 with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[20]	272 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
Q5 5DR SUV 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO^[21]	182 in	75 in	65 in	111 in	4,079 lb
Q5 5DR SUV 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO^[22]	182 in	75 in	65 in	111 in	4,354 lb
SQ5 5DR SUV 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO^[23]	182 in	75 in	65 in	111 in	4,409 lb

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Q5 model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	31	6
2010	100	4
2011	143	5
2012	168	6
2013	92	5
2014	106	5
2015	99	6
2016	78	5
2017	42	5
2018	208	6
2019	52	5
2020	37	6
2021	103	8
2022	46	8
2023	57	6
2024	34	4
2025	46	1
2026	4	0

NHTSA's counts for the Q5 show 42 complaints and 5 recalls for 2017^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 13 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (4) and the most are for 2018 (208)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Q5?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so they show what owners chose to write about and not how often a problem happens^[1]. The engine group stands out in the stories we read^[2]. Brakes and steering also show up, with 4 complaints each^[7]^[9]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section above^[3]. If you shop for one, ask for service records and have a shop look over the engine area, brakes and steering.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q5?: Owners name the engine group in 19 complaints^[2]. Fuel system, brakes, electrical and steering follow with smaller counts^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9].
Has the 2017 Audi Q5 been recalled?: Yes, this model year has recalls on file^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints does the 2017 Audi Q5 have?: NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2017 Audi Q5 reliable?: Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales^[1]. Read the complaint groups above and the recalls section, then judge for yourself.
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Audi Q5?: See the fuel economy section on this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Audi Q5

2012 168 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 106 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 99 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 78 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 this page
2018 208 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 52 complaints, 5 recalls
2023 57 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Audi Q5

Other Audi models from 2017

2017 Audi A3 71 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 Audi A4 87 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 Audi A6 20 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Audi A8 8 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Audi Q7 320 complaints, 7 recalls

All Audi models

Similar cars from 2017: small suvs

2017 Ford Edge 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
2017 Ford Escape 2,700 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 GMC Terrain 135 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Honda CR-V 1,776 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 1,326 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Hyundai Tucson 1,092 complaints, 3 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Audi Q5 (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Audi Q5 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Q5, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium or E85, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 18V229, filed April 11, 2018: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V297, filed May 3, 2017: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl). NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V298, filed May 3, 2017: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V001, filed January 3, 2017: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V002, filed January 3, 2017: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Q5, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Audi Q5 with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 211 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Audi Q5 with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 272 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, Q5 5DR SUV 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO: length 182 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,079 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, Q5 5DR SUV 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO: length 182 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,354 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SQ5 5DR SUV 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO: length 182 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,409 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Audi Q5: problems, recalls and fuel economy