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2017 Audi Q5

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
22
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2017 Audi Q5

5 recalls
42 complaints
22 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
42
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V001000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    Volkswagen 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.

    Consequence

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy

    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V002000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    Volkswagen 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.

    Consequence

    If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V297000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Volkswagen 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.

    Consequence

    Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.

    Full campaign record
  • 18V229000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    Volkswagen 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.

    Consequence

    A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V298000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Volkswagen 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.

    Consequence

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2017 Audi Q5.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    15.1%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2017 Audi Q5 4 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 15.1% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2017 Audi Q5 Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2017 Audi Q5 Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2017 Audi Q5 Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2017 Audi Q5, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

20

City

27

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$3,450
Tailpipe CO₂
395 g/mi

How this compares

At 22 MPG combined, the 2017 Audi Q5 ranks 2nd of 4 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2017 — exactly the 22 MPG median for that group.

That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,450, within $0 of the $3,450 typical for the class — roughly $17,250 over five years.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 395 grams per mile — about 5.9 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

42 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

42
Total
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE19
  • FUEL SYSTEM6
  • BRAKES4
  • STEERING4
  • AIR BAGS3

Notable Issues

42 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)19
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)6
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)4

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2017 Audi Q5, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 18V229000

    A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V297000

    Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V298000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V001000

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  5. Recall

    Recall 17V002000

    If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

20

City

27

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual cost
$3,450
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 18V229000

    A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V297000

    Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V298000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V001000

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  5. Recall

    Recall 17V002000

    If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.