2008 Audi Q5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists zero complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2008 Audi Q5, ranked 18th (best) out of 18 model years. It has one recall, for airbag control units that may corrode and fail.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #18 of 18 Q5 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2008 Audi Q5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2008 Audi Q5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V376000May 27, 2016Airbags8,381 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
2008 compared with other Q5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Audi Q5 reliable?
- NHTSA shows zero owner complaints for the 2008 Audi Q5 and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Q5 year. It ranks 18th out of 18 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems among Q5 years.
- Does the 2008 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V376000) covers the airbag control unit, which may corrode and fail. Audi's remedy is a free replacement of the control unit.
- Should I avoid the 2008 Audi Q5?
- No. Among Q5 model years, 2008 has no reported complaints and only one recall, making it one of the lowest-risk years based on NHTSA data.
- How does the 2008 Q5 compare to later years like 2011 or 2018?
- The 2011 Q5 (complaint index 76) and 2018 Q5 (complaint index 100) are both rated Avoid, while 2008 has a complaint index of 0 and no Avoid or Caution rating.