Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V818000 Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V082000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V001000 Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V660000 Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V078000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 67 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 25 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
Of the 143 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 143 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Audi Q5 has an average reliability rating. It has a moderate number of 143 complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Common issues include airbag, engine, and fuel system problems. However, evidence is limited, preventing a clear high-confidence assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Fuel System | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt inspection
- Coolant flush and refill
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or rough idling
- Unusual fuel smells
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel leaks
- Sunroof not draining properly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.