2014 Audi Q5 Reliability
The 2014 Audi Q5 has 106 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and steering. Compared with other Q5 model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Q5's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
106
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
5
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Audi Q5 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 34% |
| Steering | 17 | 16% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 12 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 10% |
| Body structure | 10 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 6 | 6% |
2014 Audi Q5 recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V002000 | Jan 3, 2017 | 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… |
| 17V001000 | Jan 3, 2017 | Visibility / wipers — 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.… |
| 17V298000 | May 3, 2017 | Fuel system — 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. |
| 17V622000 | Oct 5, 2017 | Electrical system — wiring | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat… |
| 18V229000 | Apr 11, 2018 | 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… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Q5 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Q5 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 6 | Body structure | Too few reports |
| 2013 | 92 | 5 | Engine | Caution |
| 2014 (this page) | 106 | 5 | Engine | Caution |
| 2015 | 100 | 6 | Engine | Caution |
| 2016 | 78 | 5 | Engine | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Audi Q5
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Audi Q5 reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Audi Q5 reliable?
The 2014 Audi Q5 has 106 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and steering. Compared with other Q5 model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Q5's typical year.
What are the most common 2014 Audi Q5 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Audi Q5 are engine (36), steering (17), fuel / propulsion system (12), unknown or other (11). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Audi Q5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 Audi Q5, including 17V002000 (engine & cooling — cooling system) and 17V001000 (visibility / wipers — sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Audi Q5 compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 92 complaints and 5 recalls (caution); the 2015 has 100 complaints and 6 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 106 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Audi Q5?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Q5, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.