How many steering complaints does the 2014 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Audi Q5, which is 16% of the 105 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Audi Q5 steering problem?

No related recall is listed in the data for this steering issue. Some owner complaints mention that a similar part was recalled on the related Audi SQ5, but not on the Q5.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2014 Q5?

The median mileage at failure across reported steering complaints is 44,000 miles.

Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?

The data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this dataset, though not all of these were confirmed as steering-specific.

Is the steering issue worse in the 2014 Q5 than other model years?

Steering complaints made up 16% of all 2014 Q5 complaints, close to the 2013 model's 20% and higher than most later years like 2018 at 5% and 2021 at 4%.

2014 Audi Q5 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Audi Q5, 16% of its 105 total complaints for the year. Owners describe the steering locking up or losing power assist, often with a "steering defective, do not drive" warning, at a median mileage of 44,000. There is no related recall listed for this issue on the Q5.

Steering complaints: 17; 16% of 105
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly locks up or becomes extremely hard to turn, sometimes triggering a dashboard message reading "steering defective, do not drive."
Power steering assist cuts out entirely while driving, forcing owners to fight the wheel with much greater effort.
Steering wheel offers no resistance at speed and fails to adjust its feel as speed changes.
Failure often appears after the vehicle sits off for a period, then reappears with an alarm and warning light on restart.
Some owners report the steering issue occurring mainly in cold winter conditions.
Owners note that a similar electromechanical steering or power-steering component was recalled on the related Audi SQ5, but no such recall exists for the Q5.

When 2014 Audi Q5 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2014, latest Aug 7, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Audi Q5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Q5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (2%)
20113 (2%)
20121 (1%)
201318 (20%)
201417 (16%)
201514 (14%)
201610 (13%)
20174 (10%)
201811 (5%)
20197 (13%)
20203 (12%)
20213 (4%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Audi Q5 have?: NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Audi Q5, which is 16% of the 105 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Audi Q5 steering problem?: No related recall is listed in the data for this steering issue. Some owner complaints mention that a similar part was recalled on the related Audi SQ5, but not on the Q5.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2014 Q5?: The median mileage at failure across reported steering complaints is 44,000 miles.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?: The data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this dataset, though not all of these were confirmed as steering-specific.
Is the steering issue worse in the 2014 Q5 than other model years?: Steering complaints made up 16% of all 2014 Q5 complaints, close to the 2013 model's 20% and higher than most later years like 2018 at 5% and 2021 at 4%.