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2008 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#18 most-complained of 18 Q5 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Audi Q5 has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #18 highest of 18 Q5 model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2008 Audi Q5 problems

NHTSA owner 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.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008No verdict001—
2009Best1231620
2010Good47100420

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Audi Q5 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Audi Q5 ranks #18 of 18 among Q5 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
Does the 2008 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Audi Q5, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.