2015 Audi Q5 engine problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Audi Q5 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ever since I have purchased the vehicle it has consumed alot of engine oil. I have to add engine oil every two months. I have reached out to Audi regarding the issue with no response or help.”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? EPC light is on, car stalled on highway towed in Audi Dealership Jan/2023, On August 18, 2025 The vehicle experience catastrophic engine failure, electrical issues, coolant system defects,and…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 18V229000 · Apr 11, 2018
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 17V002000 · Jan 3, 2017
Engine problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Q5 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Q5 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Q5 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 Q5 | 17 | 24% |
| 2020 Q5 | 4 | 16% |
| 2019 Q5 | 9 | 17% |
| 2018 Q5 | 31 | 15% |
| 2017 Q5 | 19 | 45% |
| 2016 Q5 | 26 | 34% |
| 2014 Q5 | 36 | 34% |
| 2013 Q5 | 33 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.