Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V229000 Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V297000 Vehicle may Roll Despite being in 'Park' NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V298000 Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V001000 Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V002000 Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 42 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Audi Q5 exhibits average reliability, affected by recalls related to engine cooling, fuel system, and sun/moonroof. The engine and propulsion complaints suggest recurring issues, but do not classify the vehicle as problematic compared to others in its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| coolant pump | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| sunroof drainage | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| gearbox | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | occasional |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | 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 change every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection once a year
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating signs
- Fuel smell around the vehicle
- Sunroof leaks after rain
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.