The Audi Q5 is a luxury SUV competes with the BMW X3 and the Mercedes GLC.  Audi has refined the styling over the years and the latest (2020) model still has similar features to the original.  Much like Porsche, it follows the same ‘refinement rather than revolution’ approach to its design ethos.  This has allowed the Audi Q5 to take incremental steps of improvement and become the powerhouse SUV that it is today.

The Q5 mid-size SUV is the second best selling Audi model in Australia (2019 data). It competes favourably on price and standard equipment with other luxury SUV models from BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen.  The Audi Q5 is often praised for its high end and well thought out interior, as well as the brilliant Quattro 4WD system.

There are a number of different Petrol and Diesel model variants as well as the high performance SQ5 which is powered by a V6 Turbo engine.

Common issues with the Audi Q5

Overall the Q5 is a reliable SUV and should remain a practical and fun to drive car for many years if serviced regularly.  Here are some common issues that you may experience if you own an Audi Q5, especially in older models.

Excessive oil consumption

All cars consume oil, and it’s common to have to keep oil levels optimal to reduce maintenance issues with your engine.  You will notice a warning light turn on to ‘check oil’ from time to time. If you are noticing this warning more often than usual then there may be a leak or other issue causing oil to be used up faster than it should.  Contact us at Auto Studio in Adelaide and we can check your Q5 oil issues and give you peace of mind.

Timing chain replacement

Generally the timing chain on an Audi Q5 should last over 150,000km however they have been known to require replacement sooner.  If they need to be repaired, you might hear a rattle when starting the engine and the check engine light should also go on.  It’s extremely important to have a quality Audi repairer fix this issue as if left unattended it could cause bigger issues that will be even more expensive to fix.

DSG transmission issues

If your Q5 has a DSG gearbox, then you will likely experience some issues as the KM’s start to build up.  Some symptoms include a loss of power or a  ‘shake’ when accelerating. Whether you’re having these issues or not, the team at Auto Studio can have a look at your Audi Q5 transmission to ensure it’s operating as expected.

Book in with an Auto Studio professional mechanic in Adelaide today to have one of our RAA-approved European vehicle experts ensure you’re driving a safe and reliable car.