2015 AUDI Q5 Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2015 AUDI Q5
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI Q5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? EPC light is on, car stalled on highway towed in Audi Dealership Jan/2023, On August 18, 2025 The vehicle experience catastrophic engine failure, electrical issues, coolant system defects,and currently inoperable and safety risk. 2.How was your safety or safety of others put at risk? vehicle stalled on street potentially public safety risk. 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Audi dealership service center recommendation buy $22,000 for brand new engine . 4.Has the vehicle or component been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Inspected by Audi Dealership Service Center, and State Farm claims representative. 5.Were there any warning lamps, message or other systems of the problem prior to the failure, and when they first appear? When did first appeared a problem EPC light goes off...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Timing belt broke while traveling at 75 mph on the highway, and at 71,000 miles odometer How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car was shaking and acting crazy on the interstate Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Issue was confirmed and Audi Quoted me $8000 to repair because of bent valve heads Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Inspected by Audi of Louisville Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No they came on AFTER the car started shaking violently on the interstate I am still waiting on a second quote of getting this engine repaired from...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED KANSAS CITY AUDI AT 816-941-9500 (LOCATED AT 10330 MADISON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM).
IM SEEING A LOT OF RECALLS ON 2015 AUDI Q5 AND IM AFRAID OF GOING OUT WITH THE CAR. I SPOKE WITH AUDI GUYS AND EXPLAINED ABOUT THE SITUATION BUT THEY ARE TALKING RUDE. WHAT EVER THE RECALL THEY MENTIONED AND THEY MENTIONED IN THE DOCUMENT SAYING THAT THE CAR CAN RESULT TO FIRE AND THIS IS DANGEROUS TO THE CUSTOMERS.
Other 2015 AUDI Q5 Problem Areas
Engine
37 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint