2008 Audi Q5 problems, complaints & recalls
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2016-05-27 · campaign 16V376000 · 8,381 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Equipment 2023-04-13 · A9023222032113_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-03-31 · A192336202530314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-26 · DC_Alternator_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-19 · DC_RECALLS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recalls, compliance recalls and stop sales
Steering 2022-05-10 · A442292202256321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.