2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (382)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 382 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-04-24 · Steering · 65,000 mi“- i was driving home and the check engine light went on saying hybrid system failure. - then as i was almost home, i was driving down a very steep driveway, and the breaks started skipping (foot slammed on breaks and car finally stopped after about 20 feet). - the engine warning then read "hybrid system, power steering, and transmission system …”
2016-11-11 · Engine · 80,000 mi“coolant leak resulting in ecm module failure, wire harness damage and engine to stall without warning. i was driving on us hwy 1…”
2016-09-22 · Unknown Or Other · 49,750 mi“rear window shattered spontaneously when door closed, no slammed. car parked in garage on 80-degree day. rear window exploded outward.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.