2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID

0 recalls — 6 complaints — 312 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
ENGINE	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
STEERING	1

Incident date: Mar 31, 2017

- I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON SAYING HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. - THEN AS I WAS ALMOST HOME, I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY STEEP DRIVEWAY, AND THE BREAKS STARTED SKIPPING (FOOT SLAMMED ON BREAKS AND CAR FINALLY STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 20 FEET). - THE ENGINE WARNING THEN READ "HYBRI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2017

Incident date: Nov 7, 2016

COOLANT LEAK RESULTING IN ECM MODULE FAILURE, WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE AND ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS DRIVING ON US HWY 1

Incident date: Nov 7, 2016

COOLANT LEAK RESULTING IN ECM MODULE FAILURE, WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE AND ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS DRIVING ON US HWY 1

Incident date: Sep 18, 2016

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN DOOR CLOSED, NO SLAMMED. CAR PARKED IN GARAGE ON 80-DEGREE DAY. REAR WINDOW EXPLODED OUTWARD.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive)	24.0	30.0	26.0	Premium	$2,650

CO2 Emissions: 337.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 AUDI Q5 HYBRID

312 manufacturer communications from 228 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	49
010000 STEERING	20
350000 EQUIPMENT	20
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	20
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	19
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	18
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	9

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

275300 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.

137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

010000 STEERING

This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.

160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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190000 TIRES

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

350000 EQUIPMENT

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

200000 WHEELS

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

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AUDI Q5 HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI Q5 HYBRID across all model years.

0 Total Recalls

7 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI Q5 HYBRID — Year by Year

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Year	Recalls	Complaints
2014	0	1	View
2013 (current)	0	6

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