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WA1LFAFPXFA••••••2015 Audi Q5
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2015 Audi Q5 build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
97on the model
40builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Fuel/propulsion System 1Steering 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJul 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated when the vehicle was driven to the independent mechanic for an inspection for a possible oil leak, the mechanic observed that there was a significant amount of corrosion on the rear sub frame of the vehicle. The contact was…
VisibilityJun 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle through the sunroof. The contact stated that water also soaked into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister. The contact stated there was mold in the rear passenger’s…
EngineJun 2023
When I reached approximately 101,000 miles my low oil indicator yellow light came on. The car does not have a dipstick so I could not manually check this. I thought the oil level sensor was broken, as I have not had this light come on in the first 101,000 miles. I regularly…
Power TrainDec 2021
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Timing belt broke while traveling at 75 mph on the highway, and at 71,000 miles odometer How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car was shaking and acting crazy…
SteeringMay 2021
Was driving on state highway and all of a sudden the warning light came on that the steering wheel has malfunctioned. I could not rotate the steering wheel easily, but fortunately was able to pull over without any accident. This could have been a fatal failure had it happened on…
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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 WA1LFAFPXFA088476 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.