2017 Audi Q5 Reliability ReportB grade · low risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2017 Audi Q5
- The system most likely to surface first: pcv system (moderate severity).
- Has 5 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the visibility:sun/moon roof assembly.
- Outscores the 2016 Audi Q5 by 5 points — one of the stronger nearby years to consider.
Is the 2017 Audi Q5 Worth Buying?
The 2017 Audi Q5 is one of the more robust luxury compact SUVs from its era, offering a strong blend of performance and build quality. While it delivers a premium experience with generally solid mechanicals, be prepared for some typical German luxury maintenance requirements and a few common, albeit manageable, component failures that can add to ownership costs.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust engine and transmission (when maintained)
- Exceptional interior quality and build
- Reliable Quattro AWD system
What Tends to Fail First on the 2017 Audi Q5
The systems that break first on the 2017 Audi Q5. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2017 Audi Q5 Recall History
5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
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.
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.
What breaks on the 2017 Audi Q5?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Other Audi Q5 Years to Consider
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