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2017 Audi Q5

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
39 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA42
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
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The 2017 Audi Q5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Q5, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 42 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Q5GasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202722$3,500
Q5GasAWD3.0L 6-cyl182621$3,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37733, 37789.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

19N3/19N4
342,867 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
NHTSA campaign 18V229000reported Apr 11, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Power Train

37K6
5 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.RiskDespite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
NHTSA campaign 17V297000reported May 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

20Z8
240,487 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
NHTSA campaign 17V298000reported May 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Visibility

69P1
234,057 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
NHTSA campaign 17V001000reported Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Engine And Engine Cooling

19M1
342,867 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskIf the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
NHTSA campaign 17V002000reported Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
42complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 3 · 2018: 11 · 2019: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Engine19
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System4
Steering4
Air Bags3

What owners describe

“Coolant tank empty - leaking. Coolant leaking from the thermostat housing to engine. Had to replace the thermostat housing and reseal the valve cover Because the oil leak coming from the valve cover is causing oil to reach the thermostat sear and cause the rubber seal to expand and blow out causing the coolant to leak …”Jun 15, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“My rear subframe is completely rotted out and the dealership I bought it from but a new inspection sticker sold it to me and told me it was perfect condition”May 14, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“Oil consumption. Audi Q5 oil consumption in my car is not functioning properly. I have to put oil in it about every 3 weeks or less depending on how much I’m driving.”Jan 26, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Q5 model years

A

2026 Audi Q5

0 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Audi Q5

1 recalls · 41 complaints

F

2024 Audi Q5

4 recalls · 20 complaints

F

2023 Audi Q5

6 recalls · 49 complaints

F

2022 Audi Q5

8 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2021 Audi Q5

8 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2020 Audi Q5

6 recalls · 25 complaints

D

2019 Audi Q5

5 recalls · 50 complaints

F

2018 Audi Q5

6 recalls · 201 complaints

F

2016 Audi Q5

5 recalls · 77 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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