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2014 Audi Q5: common problems and reliability
· 8ROne of the weaker Q5 years.
201 owner complaints, most about engine. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Q5?The 2014 Audi Q5 has 201 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and steering. Owners most often flag excessive oil consumption on the 2.0t.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q5 years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Q5?
Across the 18 Q5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2012) to 251 (2021). With 201 complaints, the 2014 Q5 sits above the model's median of 52.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Q5
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 17V622000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 17V002000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 17V001000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 18V229000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
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fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V298000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
What owners report on the 8R Q5
Owners of the 8R generation describe it as a genuinely enjoyable vehicle to drive with a premium feel, but nearly all of them stress that it is expensive to own and maintain, especially as mileage climbs.
- Very frequentExcessive oil consumption on the 2.0T
- Very frequentTiming chain stretch and guide wear on the 2.0T
- Very frequentCarbon buildup on direct-injection engines (2.0T and 3.2)
- Very frequentHigh general maintenance and repair costs
- RecurrentWater pump failure (often around 90-120k miles)
Owner insights for the 8R Q5. Read the full 8R owner report.
Typical used price
Used Q5 listings typically run $20,446–$35,399.
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