2017 Audi Q5 AWD 2.0T quattro Premium
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- Photo: AUDI Q5 8R China (4) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI Q5 8R HONG KONG by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Audi Q5 S Line Plus TDi Quattro Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q5 8R by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q5 8R 2.0 TDI quattro 2012 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Audi Q5 AWD 2.0T quattro Premium is a 211-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,900 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 211 horsepower at 4,300 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Q5 measures 182.6 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,079 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,900 |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,850 |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 TFSI |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 211 hp @ 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged/FSI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Five-link front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.6 in |
| Width | 74.7 in |
| Height | 65.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in |
| Front Track | 63.7 in |
| Rear Track | 63.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,079 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi Q5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 11, 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
NHTSA campaign 18V229000
May 3, 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
Consequence: Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
NHTSA campaign 17V297000
May 3, 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
NHTSA campaign 17V298000
Jan 3, 2017 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
NHTSA campaign 17V001000
Jan 3, 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
NHTSA campaign 17V002000
42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Audi Q5
Owner Complaints
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi Q5 (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 AUDI Q5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.