2020 AUDI Q5 Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2020 AUDI Q5
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 AUDI Q5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
On 12-18-2024, I brought a Audi Q5 2020 from Lynbrook Audi dealership in New york, approximately weeks after the vehicle engine oil light came on to replenish engine oil. I notified the sales representative of the issue, he stated that the vehicle was serviced on 09-2023. After our conversation the vehicle engine oil light continue to light up for oil replenish every 2 to 3 weeks for the past 7 months, I contacted the manufacturer and dealership and both of them is pointing fingers at each other instead of fixing the vehicle. Every time the engine oil light came on i have to take the vehicle to the dealership to replenish. The problem was never resolved.
I have this car and it "drinks" about 300mL of coolant between 800-1000 miles. I have to add coolant once a while, but not much... Went to the dealership and they did an inspection and pressure test and came back all normal. They told me the car will use coolant during summer?! I see many other people having similar issues on the Audi Forum. Please investigate as VW tends to make poor-quality water pump and I hope it is not the engine consuming it...
The car was constantly smelling like smoke. It felt like it was going to catch fire. I got it serviced when it had to be serviced at 15k but Audi dealership did not warn of any recall and mentioned everything was great with the car. In the end I had to sell the car which was in April, 22 because I didn’t feel safe driving the car anymore. I would also constantly get airbag being deployed warnings on the screen and one time the car shut down automatically as I was driving at about 45Mph going up the mountain
On July 14, 2020, my daughter and I drove my leased Audi Q5 to Cari’s sister’s home. As I pulled in the driveway, and before I turned off the vehicle and exited the car, smoke began to billow from the engine compartment and enter the interior. My daughter and I were suddenly engulfed by white smoke, and evacuated the vehicle immediately. With the use of a garden hose and fire extinguishers, my sister, brother-in-law, and I were able to subdue the fire until the fire department arrived and extinguished it fully. My Audi Q5 was totaled due to this fire that, suddenly and without warning, engulfed the engine compartment. After the incident, Audi inspected the vehicle. Ultimately, Audi stated that the cause/origin of the engine compartment fire was due to the turbocharger electronic waste gate malfunction. My daughter and I were stunned, shocked, and scared by the car’s sudden and...
Other 2020 AUDI Q5 Problem Areas
Electrical System
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint