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2009 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2009 Audi Q5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Audi Q5
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| Audi Q5 in Portugal Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014110980 mi€500 | LED Daylight light failed. | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi Q5 in South Africa Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 201654560 miR 21000 | Replaced clutch assembly Problem with engine and transmission not bolted properly to chassis | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi Q5 in New South Wales, Australia Sep 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 201013020 mi | reflash to improve response of transmission. | ||
| May 201016740 mi | "Paddle" switch on steering wheel to change gear "tiptronic" was not always operating correctly. Switch replaced. | ||
| May 201356700 mi | Central locking mechanism in drivers door failed and was replaced under extended warranty | ||
| Audi Q5 in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201741540 miA $1250 | Sunroof - repeated problems of sunroof leaking water into cabin via A pillar and also from above rear view mirror. After 4 inspections and removal of the sunroof its still not fixed. Dealers answer was to remove windscreen as they believe leak was coming from seal but cautioned us that that would probably break the windscreen and quoted $2500 to replace and fit a new screen. | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi Q5 in Sweden Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201334720 mi$400 | Rear windscreen wiper motor broken (internals corroded) and replaced | ||
| Sep 201776880 mi$100 | The headlight had trapped moisture inside, maybe due to a leaky gasket and maybe because I used a high pressure brushless car wash. The workshop ventilated the housing but didnt't replace anything. The problem seems less now but there's still a little mist behind the glass every now and then. | ||
| Jun 201882460 mi$230 | Replacement of differential pressure sensor | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 201258000 miUS $110 | Replaced the driver side bulb | ||
| Mar 201363000 miUS $110 | Replaced passenger headlight Temperature/Pressure switch went bad | ||
| Jul 2017145000 miUS $50 | Replaced AC low pressure switch | ||
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201236800 mi | the FSI engine has that problem of carbon build-up over time, so every now and while the injectors need to be cleaned or replaced depending on what audi tech. department sees. | ||
| Jun 201351000 mi | the left lower control arm was squeaking and it had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201359000 mi | CEL came on and when scanned got a code P0638 ( Throttle Actuator Control Range). The mechanic told me that it's some kind of carbon that's building on throttle body. May need some cleaning but it runs fine. | ||
| Apr 201581800 miUS $186 | the left headlight bulb went out. | ||
| Nov 201595000 miUS $944 | the front 2 wheel bearings needed to be replaced because of the noise. | ||
| Feb 2016100000 miUS $355 | carbon build-up cleaning was performed under the warranty issued by Audi for that problem ( till 100,000 miles). However, the fuel injectors did need cleaning and that's what I had to pay for. | ||
| Oct 2016115000 miUS $50 | replaced the right rear bulb in the rear bumper. the screen for the infotainment system was flickering after replacing the right rear bulb in the rear bumper. Dealer claimed coincidence but I suspect they caused a short. | ||
| Jul 2017129000 miUS $653 | The infotainment screen was flickering. The radio had to be replaced. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Louisiana, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| May 201117000 mi | Front bumper wasnt lining up at the ends. Dealer said bumper had been removed to replace a headlight, was missing a screw, and they had fixed it. The edges still arent lining up. They said I can bring it back next week. | ||
| Oct 201229300 mi | Replaced click wheel on Audi MMI control panel. The button just broke off. | ||
| Dec 201231000 mi | Low oil light came on in error. Dealer replaced the latch under the hood, which had malfunctioned causing the light to stay on even after oil was topped off. Driver's door would not unlock with keyless entry. The key was working, not a battery problem. The car beeped and lights flashed in response to the button, but the door didn't unlock. The dealer ordered a part, but have not repaired yet. | ||
| Jan 201331000 mi | Driver's door replacement part installed. Worked for a day, then stopped working again. | ||
| Feb 201331000 mi | Driver's door would not unlock with keyless entry. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201351000 mi | Power Tailgate intermittently stopped opening, needed to be aligned. Covered by cpo program | ||
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009340 mi | Cheap Premium gas caused random misfires and check engine light. Will only put in Mobil or Sunoco | ||
| Audi Q5 in Quebec, Canada Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014217700 miC $284 | Water pump leak | ||
| Jun 2014221340 miC $1200 | pressure valve and A/C compressor were diagnosed as faulty. Don't forget to check the fuses guys, mine was blown too. | ||
| Jul 2014222640 miC $111 | Start stop button was worn and damaged due to high usage. Replaced with 2014 SQ5 red ring start stop button. | ||
| Jan 2015235600 miC $100 | Replaced spark plugs due to carbon build up. | ||
| Jun 2015248000 miC $200 | Replace 6 fuel injectors and clean carbon buildup in intake. New amplifier installed. Oil change and filters | ||
| Audi Q5 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Oct 201019200 mi | LED driving lights, driver side went out. Dealer replaced and also replaced the passenger side LED driving light. | ||
| Mar 201338000 mi | Check engine light was intermittent. Finally came on and stayed on. Took three trips to dealer to determine problem. Dealer replaced cam shaft position sensor. | ||
| Aug 201339500 miUS $220 | Gas pressure sensor had broken/failed preventing the compressor from engaging. Part was replaced. A/C returned to normal. Replaced a gas pressure sensor which was preventing the compressor from engaging. | ||
| Apr 201548200 miUS $800 | Car began squeaking when the body was stressed (cornering/steered). Dealer replaced tie rod ends. Squeaking stopped. | ||
| Aug 201551000 mi | Air injection | ||
| Jul 201758000 mi | Recall. Check fuel pump flange for leakage. | ||
| Jul 201862000 miUS $2200 | Replace panorama glass sun shade. | ||
| Jun 2019 | We had begun to receive “cam positioner” yellow check engine lights intermittently. We always serviced the car at the local Audi dealer, Charleston, SC, who replaced the cam position sensor once and then we traded. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Alabama, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Dec 201240000 mi | Moldy smell. filter changed. | ||
| Sep 201881000 miUS $1800 | Engine bracket repair. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201010000 mi | center high mount brake light failure; technician opened it up and it began working again, but he ordered a replacement part to be installed a week later just to be sure. | ||
| May 201112000 mi | Right daytime running light failed. There is a TSB+Recall out for this, dealer previously inspected and said my car did not have the defective parts. Obviously they were wrong. They also completed a software update to the MMI system. | ||
| Oct 201114000 mi | Driver seat squeaked in rear left | ||
| Nov 201114300 mi | driver seat squeaked; seat frame replaced, had to wait for it to arrive from germany. | ||
| Aug 201217000 mi | Headlights turned off while driving at night, car showed EDC, BRAKE, check engine lights, but kept driving. Headlights turned on and lamps cleared after ~5 seconds. When "start" button pushed, car cranked once and died completely (symptoms of no battery connected). After 10 minutes, car turned itself back on, struggled and started. MMI clock reset to 12AM. Dealer installed "data bus" update. Same again a week later. | ||
| Oct 201217000 mi | "Battery Interruptor" had loose cable, causing an intermittent failure during engine start. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Colorado, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201015000 mi | Daytime running light (eyebrow LED) control module failed on right side. Modules replaced on both sides. Side assist failed. Replaced defective "Enable/Disable" switch at drivers door. | ||
| Mar 2018109000 miUS $375 | Initially the right rear door lock/unlock was intermittent with handle touch & remote. Didn't take for repair, thought I might replace door unit myself. Later the Sat radio just disappeared from the MMI. Considered replacing the unit myself again but, after reading a bunch about others having a similar problem & the fact that it is located high & behind the glovebox as well as one person reported a software update on the MMI fixed his sat radio. So being in for final air recall I had the MMI software updated. That fixed both issues! | ||
| Audi Q5 in Kansas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201017900 mi | Sunroof Rattle. They lubed the sunroof and the rattle is gone. This will be temporary fix, as stated by the dealer, and will need reapplications of lube. | ||
| Nov 201023000 mi | Water Pump failed draining coolant from vehicle. | ||
| Audi Q5 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201012000 mi | Passenger side LED driving lights went out. Dealer replaced passenger side LED driving lights. While they work, the LED driving lights on the right turn on/off before the LED driving lights on the left. | ||
| Apr 201014000 mi | After initial repair of right-side LED lights and switch of R and L control modules, within a week, the left-side LED lights went out. Parts were ordered. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Oct 20095000 mi | Windshield washer pump leaking - replaced pump. | ||
| Jun 201017000 mi | Lamp malfunction came on sporadically. Dealer could not replicate problem, and no error codes in system. Lamp malfunction warning light came on. Dealer was able to find problem this time. Rear hatch latch switch replaced. | ||
| Oct 201020000 mi | LED daytime running lights were not working. Control units for headlights/DRL replaced. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201115000 mi | Water pump failed | ||
| Sep 201679000 miUS $340 | Xenon bulb replaced | ||
| Apr 201782000 miUS $300 | Cam sensor | ||
| Audi Q5 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20095000 mi | The car shuddered and the engine knocked | ||
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201013000 mi | LED DLR failed. Dealer told me it was a mfg. problem and bulletin had been issued. | ||
| Nov 201023000 mi | LED driving lights failed. Both sides have now been replaced by AUDI under warrenty. | ||
| Nov 201141000 mi | Passenger DRL unit failed. Driver side had previously failed. Looks like a problem with the units. | ||
| Feb 201243700 mi | Replace throttle body under warrenty. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20107000 miUS $780 | Center rear brakelight out- caused by electrical problem. Repaired under warranty. Cracked windshield $780. | ||
| Oct 201025000 mi | Electrical issue with daytime running lights | ||
| Jun 2018108000 miUS $700 | Replaced parts related to braking system. | ||
| Audi Q5 in West Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Feb 20106500 mi | Speaker cover in dashboard defective Part replaced satisfactorily | ||
| Nov 201013000 mi | Right rear passenger pull handle broken. Part ordered. Waiting for delivery | ||
| Dec 201014000 miUS $230 | Ordered part was installed on 12-28-10. Also had dealer perform 15,000 mile maintenance service at my expense at this trip. | ||
| Jan 201115000 mi | Water pump housing cracked resulting in total coolant leak. Car towed to dealership and part replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201225000 mi | Driver door handle cable replaced | ||
| Aug 201228500 mi | LED turn signal portion of right rear tail light defective | ||
| Jan 201323800 mi | Right rear side marker bulb burned out | ||
| May 201442100 mi | Passenger side A-pillar trim came loose | ||
| May 201551000 mi | Secondary air system malfunction | ||
| Apr 201659300 miUS $600 | Wheel bearing front right wheel | ||
| Mar 201768000 miUS $650 | Left front wheel bearings replaced | ||
| Audi Q5 in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
| May 20109400 mi | LED DRL out | ||
| Oct 201014000 mi | Water pump replaced | ||
| Jul 201660300 miUS $700 | Lock actuator went bad | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Romania Nov 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015100560 mi$1000 | Damaged injectors and sensors dur to span | ||
| Sep 201599820 mi$1200 | Loose joints at belt tension system, many parts replaced | ||
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