Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Audi Q5 has 4 recalls, 99 complaints.
4
Recalls
99
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
18V818000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA ...
18V082000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 20...
16V660000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasolin...
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sed...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Audi Q5 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Severe Frame rusting of sub frame and crossmember. Rear of car affecting steering , tire aligment an... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear Subframe has severe rust through caused by plastic covers that trap moisture. This is a danger... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN TANK FUEL PUMP CRACKED ON TOP ,LEAKING FUEL TO FLANGE AND ELECTRICAL CONECTION ON TOP OF TANK A... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q5. The contacted stated while sitting in the vehicle, there was an abn... |
| Jul 2, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump developed cracks and is leaking terribly. Looks like someone put a temporary seal when re... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Have water leaking on the driver side roof and upon Dealer servicing - it was due to faulty or worn ... |
| Apr 13, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel vapor in cabin. Research indicated need to inspect fuel pump. Removed inspection cover and fo... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after refueli... |
| Nov 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Water leaked into the rear battery compartment and into the trunk passenger side fuse bay. No appar... |
| Sep 3, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | - Fuel pump assembly leaking under rear passenger seat. Fuel odor in rear of car spreads to entire c... |
| Jul 23, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The Audi Q5 Premium Plus 2010 has a huge problem with the dashboard where it shows multiple dysfunct... |
| Nov 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | NOTICED PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD IS SOAKED AFTER IT RAINS. THIS HAPPENS IF IT IS PARKED OR IF YOUR... |
| Sep 24, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING FUEL SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY AFTER STARTING CAR IN GARAGE FOR NO APPAREN... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2010 AUDI Q5 THAT IS LEAKING GAS ON THE GROUND WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING WHILE SITTING STILL ... |
| Aug 19, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL EMANATING FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A 201... |
| Jul 27, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AUDI DIDN'T FINISH THEIR RECALL 20W9. THE Q5 WE HAVE HAD THE FIRST STEP DONE BUT NOT THE REST. ... |
| Jun 23, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THERE'S A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE( AIR VENTS) AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING AND STA... |
| Nov 21, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | CAR IS MISFIRING MOST OF THE TIME , AFTER TUNE AND CHANGING THE INTAKE AND THE COILS AT THE DEALER. ... |
| Nov 4, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS... |
| Oct 29, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A FUEL PUMP ISSUE WHICH WAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN 2018. THE FUEL PUMP IS... |