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Audi Q5 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Audi Q5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

105Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V002000, 18V229000.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V298000.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V622000.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V001000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V001000Reported January 3, 2017 - 234,057 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 234,057 vehicles across all affected models.

17V002000Reported January 3, 2017 - 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 342,867 vehicles across all affected models.

17V298000Reported May 3, 2017 - 240,487 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 240,487 vehicles across all affected models.

17V622000Reported October 5, 2017 - 216,913 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 216,913 vehicles across all affected models.

18V229000Reported April 11, 2018 - 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 342,867 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20131
20149
20152
20161
20175
201820
201910
20207
20219
20227
20237
20245
202515
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.