2015 Audi Q5 fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Audi Q5 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The cooling system failed without warning! As I’m driving on the highway my vehicle began smoking! I smelled a burnt smell! Upon getting off the highway , I noticed my coolant had leaked almost completely out! I check my vehicle every morning before work as I drive through three counties to get to…”
filed Nov 25, 2025
“Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q5 2.0T VIN: [XXX] At around 70,000 miles, my vehicle began consuming engine oil abnormally. I received a low-oil warning and had to add 1 quart every 1,000 miles. I first approached an authorized Audi dealer at 75,000 miles, who inspected the vehicle and stated this was “normal…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
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% |
| 2014 Q5 | 11 | 10% |
| 2013 Q5 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 Q5 | 20 | 12% |
| 2011 Q5 | 25 | 18% |
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.