- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- The risk
- If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Audi Q5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Audi Q5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2016 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Q5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Audi Q5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2008 Audi Q5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi Q5: every year compared
All Q5 years2008 Audi Q5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi Q5 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Acura MDX | 49 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 44 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 44 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne | 42 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Acura RDX | 33 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 33 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 29 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 BMW X3 | 0 | 3 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Audi Q5
Does the 2008 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi Q5: air bags (May 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Audi Q5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Audi Q5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi Q5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi Q5 years have the most complaints?
2014 (106), 2010 (101), 2015 (100). See every Audi Q5 year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Audi Q5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data