2017 Audi Q5 engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Audi Q5 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
“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”
filed May 14, 2026
“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.”
filed Jan 26, 2026
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% |
| 2016 Q5 | 26 | 34% |
| 2015 Q5 | 38 | 38% |
| 2014 Q5 | 36 | 34% |
| 2013 Q5 | 33 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.