2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
30
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
The 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
- I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON SAYING HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. - THEN AS I WAS ALMOST HOME, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY STEEP DRIVEWAY, AND THE BREAKS STARTED SKIPPING (FOOT SLAMMED ON BREAKS AND CAR FINALLY STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET). - THE ENGINE WARNING THEN READ "HYBRID SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE" FLASHING IN RED (ALONG WITH OTHER SYSTEMS FAILURES) AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. - SCARED FOR MY LIFE, I PUT CAR IN PARK AND HAD IT TOWED TO AUDI OF BELLEVUE - THEY SAID "A COOLANT VALVE IN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE SLOWLY LEAKED COOLANT OVER TIME, LEAKING OVER THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND WICKED UP INTO THE CONTROL MODULE." - THE SERVICE TECH SAID "THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE" THAT THEY HAVE SINCE REDESIGNED - THUS INDICATING THEM KNOWING THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE - AUDI ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS FOR THE A8 MODELS FOR "COOLANT LEAKING THROUGH COOLANT WIRE CONNECTION, CAUSING COOLANT MIGRATION INTO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS HAPPENS IT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLY EVEN A STALL WITHOUT WARNING, STALLING CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH." - AUDI RECALL CODE: 80B9 - SINCE MY CAR IS A Q5 IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PARTICULAR RECALL, BUT IT IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND CAUSED MY BREAKS TO MALFUNCTION AND CAR TO STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A 25%. UPDATED 06/05/2017*JS
- I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON SAYING HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. - THEN AS I WAS ALMOST HOME, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY STEEP DRIVEWAY, AND THE BREAKS STARTED SKIPPING (FOOT SLAMMED ON BREAKS AND CAR FINALLY STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET). - THE ENGINE WARNING THEN READ "HYBRID SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE" FLASHING IN RED (ALONG WITH OTHER SYSTEMS FAILURES) AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. - SCARED FOR MY LIFE, I PUT CAR IN PARK AND HAD IT TOWED TO AUDI OF BELLEVUE - THEY SAID "A COOLANT VALVE IN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE SLOWLY LEAKED COOLANT OVER TIME, LEAKING OVER THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND WICKED UP INTO THE CONTROL MODULE." - THE SERVICE TECH SAID "THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE" THAT THEY HAVE SINCE REDESIGNED - THUS INDICATING THEM KNOWING THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE - AUDI ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS FOR THE A8 MODELS FOR "COOLANT LEAKING THROUGH COOLANT WIRE CONNECTION, CAUSING COOLANT MIGRATION INTO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS HAPPENS IT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLY EVEN A STALL WITHOUT WARNING, STALLING CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH." - AUDI RECALL CODE: 80B9 - SINCE MY CAR IS A Q5 IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PARTICULAR RECALL, BUT IT IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND CAUSED MY BREAKS TO MALFUNCTION AND CAR TO STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A 25%. UPDATED 06/05/2017*JS
- I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON SAYING HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. - THEN AS I WAS ALMOST HOME, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY STEEP DRIVEWAY, AND THE BREAKS STARTED SKIPPING (FOOT SLAMMED ON BREAKS AND CAR FINALLY STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET). - THE ENGINE WARNING THEN READ "HYBRID SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE" FLASHING IN RED (ALONG WITH OTHER SYSTEMS FAILURES) AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. - SCARED FOR MY LIFE, I PUT CAR IN PARK AND HAD IT TOWED TO AUDI OF BELLEVUE - THEY SAID "A COOLANT VALVE IN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE SLOWLY LEAKED COOLANT OVER TIME, LEAKING OVER THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND WICKED UP INTO THE CONTROL MODULE." - THE SERVICE TECH SAID "THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE" THAT THEY HAVE SINCE REDESIGNED - THUS INDICATING THEM KNOWING THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE - AUDI ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS FOR THE A8 MODELS FOR "COOLANT LEAKING THROUGH COOLANT WIRE CONNECTION, CAUSING COOLANT MIGRATION INTO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS HAPPENS IT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLY EVEN A STALL WITHOUT WARNING, STALLING CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH." - AUDI RECALL CODE: 80B9 - SINCE MY CAR IS A Q5 IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PARTICULAR RECALL, BUT IT IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND CAUSED MY BREAKS TO MALFUNCTION AND CAR TO STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A 25%. UPDATED 06/05/2017*JS
COOLANT LEAK RESULTING IN ECM MODULE FAILURE, WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE AND ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS DRIVING ON US HWY 1
COOLANT LEAK RESULTING IN ECM MODULE FAILURE, WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE AND ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS DRIVING ON US HWY 1
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
87D9a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
93A5UPDATE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Battery Management (NVLW)
SM702014 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Pressure Switch
00135020311224 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
A Repair Authorization must be obtained if an Audi Q5 hybrid arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, and must create a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket before starting repairs on any of these components or concerns.
00135020311224 — ENGINE
A Repair Authorization must be obtained if an Audi Q5 hybrid arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, and must create a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket before starting repairs on any of these components or concerns.
00135020311224 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A Repair Authorization must be obtained if an Audi Q5 hybrid arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, and must create a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket before starting repairs on any of these components or concerns.
2033804/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
A271316 2032889- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electric drive mode cannot be activated. The message "EV mode unavailable" is displayed.
2032889/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
27 13 16 2032889 — POWER TRAIN
The electric drive mode cannot be activated. The message ?EV mode unavailable? is displayed. The 12V starting system has to be given clearance by the power system control unit for the electric drive mode to be activated.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q5 HYBRID
- 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID (current)
- 2014 AUDI Q5 HYBRID — 1 complaint
- 2015 AUDI Q5 HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUDI Q5 HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI Q5 HYBRID — 0 complaints