2013 Audi Q5

77 serious complaints of 93, the most about engine (35) and steering (19); per car on the road, 1.2× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“That as a consumer purchasing a 2013 audi q5 with 23,000 miles should not come up with a 2,000 some dollar repair on a recalled problem that affects many other vehicles built by audi. The timing belt tensioners are failing. Audi should recall all vehicles with bad tensioners. It can lead to catastrophic engine failure at highway speeds.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2019

“The contact owns a 2013 audi q5. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. Prior to the failure, the vehicle would veer to the left when driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a front end alignment, but the failure continued.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, May 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The communication contains the details of the water pump extended warranty. (AWA 19, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new electromechanical steering unit warranty extension for 2012-2015 Model Year Audi B8 (A4, Q5 & SQ5) and C7 (A6) Vehicles (AWA 21, Jun 2021)
• Repair program Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. (AWA 24, May 2024)
• Repair program Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates (Circular, Mar 2025)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

93 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–26 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features