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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WA1LFAFP6FA••••••2015 Audi Q5
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2015 Audi Q5 build (9 vs 2).
9on this build
98on the model
40builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJan 2024
We have never had an issue with the vehicle until we recently faced very cold Temps (-10 to -20). Was driving the vehicle, with no issues, and stopped to get gas. Upon restarting the vehicle it displayed a power steering error with a do not drive. The steerling lost all power…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2023
In 2017 Audi repaired a leaky fuel pump in my Q5 due to a recall. My vehicle now has less than 35k miles since that repair and the new-replacement fuel pump flange is failing again. Fuel was coming out and created a significant fire risk to life and property. Audi has refused to…
EngineSep 2023
Faulty pistons, piston rings and piston heads responsible for excessive oil consumption. Excessive oil consumption occurs because the combustion chamber is not properly sealed off from the Audi turbo engine parts that need to remain lubricated. Because of inadequate lubrication,…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2022
The car is using/burning excessive oil. I’m adding oil every 300-500 miles. There was an open recall in the past for the exact same consumer problems. I purchased this car used in April of 2022 and it’s been an on going problem since I’ve had it
SuspensionSep 2020
My 2015 audi q5 has 36,000 miles on it, is garage kept and taken well care of. It just now had both rear bearings go out at the same time. It made a horrible noise while on smooth highway, and I had it towed to a mechanic who deemed it unsafe to drive. There is a recall on the…
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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 WA1LFAFP6FA093397 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.