2008 Audi Q5 recalls and problems

The 2008 Audi Q5 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

2009 Audi Q5
Pictured: a 2009 model; the 2008 may differ in details. Photo: 2009 Audi Q5 by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

May 27, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V376000 · 8,381 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other Audi Q5 years

2009: 31 complaints20092010: 100 complaints2011: 143 complaints20112012: 168 complaints2013: 89 complaints20132014: 105 complaints2015: 100 complaints20152016: 78 complaints2017: 42 complaints20172018: 209 complaints2092019: 53 complaints20192020: 25 complaints2021: 75 complaints20212022: 22 complaints2023: 46 complaints20232024: 20 complaints2025: 49 complaints20252026: 4 complaints20264

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Audi Q5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Audi Q5, the latest from May 27, 2016 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q5?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi Q5.