The 2017 Audi Q5 has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mentions of routine services costing $1,400-$3,000, with out-of-warranty repairs described as exceptionally expensive. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 14 Q5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2012) to 233 (2021). With 42 complaints, the 2017 Q5 sits belowthe model's median of 76.
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.
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 result…
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 wi…
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 17V297000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
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 vehicl…
Mixed sentiment with a clear dichotomy. The vehicle is consistently praised for its superior driving dynamics, handling, and refinement compared to mainstream and some luxury competitors.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q5. See the full Q5 owner picture and every model year.
Used Q5 listings typically run $16,323–$41,642 across 2012 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Q5 year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.