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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WA1L2AFPXGA••••••2016 Audi Q5
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Audi Q5 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
76on the model
32builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Lane Departure 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2026
I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a loud gunshot. I got off the exit pulled over and I saw that my sunroof was shattered. On my Audi Q5 2016
EngineJan 2023
SUV has major blind spot on side view mirrors. Also, consume excessive amounts of engine oil. Audi needs to include the Q5 2016 year in a class action lawsuit. OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!
SteeringDec 2022
1) The Electromechanical Steering Unit is producing an error light on my instrument panel, and yes, it is available for inspection upon request. 2) If the steering unit fails, the results could be catastrophic for myself and others. 3) Yes, in multiple cases/places. There is a…
Electrical SystemJun 2018
I received a letter from audi usa today stating that there is a safety issue with the "after run coolant pump" failing and potentially causing the vehicle to catch fire. Audi says that there are no parts available to fix this problem yet, and will not be available until at least…
EngineOct 2020
Bought it 7 weeks ago, 44,000 miles. Severe oil consumption problem I'm finding out everyone knows about already with audi turbos and was previously a class action. I'm putting oil in every other day and feel the pistons missing when I drive in the morning
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WA1L2AFPXGA061940 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.