2014 Audi Q5 fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2014 Audi Q5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Post fix EDR cooler failure causing coolant fluid loss " enough complaints =pressure on Audi Reference EA189 emissions fix Subject: Goodwill Assistance Request – 2014 Q5 TDI EGR Cooler – VIN [XXX] Audi Customer Experience Team, I am writing to request goodwill assistance for my 2014 Audi Q5 TDI…”
filed Apr 13, 2026
“The car has a known "oil consumption issue" that has led to engine failure that Audi has failed to take responsibility for. This is a 2104 Audi Q5. The car is in San Francisco and available for inspection. The car vibrates and can't be safely driven at highway speeds, if the engine suddenly lost…”
filed Nov 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Q5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Q5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Q5 | 4 | 6% |
| 2019 Q5 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 Q5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Q5 | 5 | 12% |
| 2016 Q5 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 Q5 | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 Q5 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 Q5 | 20 | 12% |
| 2011 Q5 | 25 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.