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2011 Audi Q5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 141 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Audi Q5

The 2011 Audi Q5 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
141
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Audi Q5 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V818000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V082000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V660000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V078000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Audi Q5

Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
61
Engine
27
Power Train
12
Fuel/propulsion System
9
Electrical System
8
Fuel System
7
Steering
3
Visibility/wiper
3
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Audi Q5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 99 complaints 2011 141 complaints 2012 4 complaints 2013 92 complaints 2014 105 complaints 2015 97 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Audi Q5

Is the 2011 Audi Q5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Audi Q5 has 5 recalls and 141 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi Q5 have?
The 2011 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi Q5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Audi Q5 are: Air Bags, Engine, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Audi Q5 safe to buy?
The 2011 Audi Q5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q5 are: 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.