2014 Audi Q5 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Audi Q5 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front subframe has experienced catastrophic failure due to severe and premature rust-through corrosion. Multiple holes have perforated the component, compromising the vehicle's structural integrity. The part is available for inspection upon request. The safety of my family and others was put at…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“It has been very cold here in the North East. Under freezing for more than a month. My door lock sensors stopped working about 4-5 weeks ago. Two days ago I was driving and the power steering stopped working. Then after about 2 days it began working again. Just as the temps went above freezing. And…”
filed Mar 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Q5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Q5 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Q5 | 7 | 14% |
| 2018 Q5 | 10 | 5% |
| 2017 Q5 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 Q5 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 Q5 | 14 | 14% |
| 2013 Q5 | 18 | 20% |
| 2012 Q5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Q5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Q5 | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.