Audi Q5 Phev: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi Q5 Phev across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 459 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 386 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 363 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't…
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering
- This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3
- This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay
- This bulletin provides information when the DTC B200096 or B200000 is stored in the telematics control…
- This bulletin provides information regarding ordering replacement parts for ConBox Low
- This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances…
- This repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center in instances…
- This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative
- This bulletin provides information when there is an air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster; DTC…
- This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.