r/AudiQ5

I have gone through several posts on Reddit. I am still confused.

Can any Q5e owners please tell me if driving in gas mode charges the battery? If it does, I wouldn't need to charge at work or a Tesla supercharger (with adapter) right?

I drive 70 miles daily (to work and back). While I appreciate the high power 360 hp, I live in an apartment and can't charge daily. Maybe level2 charging at work if spots are available but not guaranteed.

So, the only real benefit seems to be 360 hp on tap. Is that only when the battery is full? Once the battery dies down, given my commute, what does the hp drop down to?

I am currently driving a relative's Tesla and hate having to supercharge almost every day, given my commute. So, EVs clearly don't work for me.

Thanks!

EDIT: Thank you to all who have responded! So much to process.

I guess I wanted to have the cake and eat it too! Tesla interiors suck for me to switch from my A6 now. But I love not going to the gas station . Granted, I pay for supercharging but still not as much as paying for 91 gas every week! Will keep looking.

iwas driving my 2025 Audi Q5 on a Detroit highway during a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain. I was traveling in the middle lane at about 60\mph with Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist activated. Down the road, the right lane was backed up due to an accident.

Suddenly, a lorry in the right lane cut directly into my lane just a short distance ahead. Because of the blinding rain, I didn't see him moving over at all. Before I could even react, my Q5 took over the steering wheel, veered itself into the far lane where there was open space, and flashed a close-object warning sound on the screen. I was completely shocked, I had no idea the Q5 had side-collision prevention and evasive steering capabilities! It was a terrifying moment, but the car's safety tech completely prevented a bad accident!

Hey Bros- picked up a 2018 Prestige about a year and a half ago. Have put about 13k miles on it. All is going well and I’ve put new tires, rotors and pads on recently.

My question is - should I be doing anything proactively at 80k to keep this baby around a long time?

Thanks for the help.

Got the P00B7 (coolant flow low) code after a drivetrain malfunction warning and after some research I think it’s the classic water pump failure. Checked on the lawsuit website but my VIN is not covered apparently. How does that happen when it seems like the exact same problem?

Any other people here have it fail wasn’t covered? And if so how much did it run you out of pocket at an Indy?

Hi guys, quick question. I’ve ordered a new Q5 in Jan26, expected delivery in August and now I’ve asked for an update and they are saying Jan27 delivery. Is it normal? Never been in a situation like this before. Have you had similar experiences?

Thinking of financing a 2023/2024 Q5 in Ontario, is the car generally reliable and anything I should keep in mind? Looking for first thoughts about it

Is there anything I should be looking for when looking for a new to me vehicle? Outside of the tires, spare, maintenance records, etc? Is there a big difference between the year models I listed ?

Thanks for any help!

Hello I have bought a Audi a5 and now I’m having trouble with the triptronic gear box it started off as a whine and now when I come to a stop the car is juddering should I be best off putting a reconditioned gear box in it or try and get the problematic one repaired? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

2021 Q5 2.0L, 50k mileage, picked it up used a few months ago. It was driving rough and choppy right away so I did the transmission, rear differential, and transfer case service which made a significant improvement. But it’s still not quite right at low speeds, in parking lots and at stop signs. I get the vibration when turning sharp and accelerating.

The rear left tire was replaced on Carfax and it’s a different brand than the other 3. I compared the treads and they are similar but still slightly different. I read online that could cause issues with the clutch binding or AWD system, has anyone found that to be the case? Thank you in advance this sub has helped me a ton since buying.

Just like the title says. I have a consistent popping noise coming from the drivers side when turning and going up a curb or over a bump. I have had this issue inspected multiple times by an independent shop that specializes in Audi (among other German makes), and they said the only thing they can find is worn/cracked bushing on the upper control arm. I "feel" like this is more of a strut tower mount/bearing issue, but the shop said it's unlikely to be the case with only 40k miles. They mentioned they can replace the upper control arms and bushings, but obviously can't guarantee it'll solve the problem.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue? If so, what was the diagnosis? Thanks!

I just bought a 2016 Q5 PP and looking to update the multimedia screen to one with CarPlay.

This cars model came with the Bang & Olufsen MOST fiber optic audio system which sounds incredible, but i'm seeing a lot of these aftermarket CarPlay units basically will not adopt this audio system fully and there will be noticeable sound degradation in the music quality.

does anyone know of any aftermarket CarPlay units that will retain the sound system? seems all the popular ones on amazon cannot confirm that they do.

Hi all, I need two repairs on my Audi Q5:

1. Passenger side rear view mirror is damaged and needs repair (not a total replacement). Quoted $2,127.85 for part and $388.50 for labor. Went to Audi dealership (I figured they were going to charge a ton), and then a local repair shop, where I got this quote. They said the part seems to only be available from Audi, which is why it’s so expensive. Part number is 80B857410E9B9.

2. Tail light on passenger side has a hole in the middle of it somehow. Quoted $1,123.99 for part and $97.13 for labor. Part number is 80A945076C.

These repair costs seem pretty outrageous, especially the parts. I’m looking for advice on how to get these repairs done as cost effectively as possible. Both are cosmetic issues, so I just need them to look fixed, I don’t care if they’re original parts. I’m in the metro Atlanta area. Appreciate any advice!