2009 Audi Q5

In 2009 the 2009 Audi Q5 generated 30 consumer complaints and 6 recall actions, yielding 767 technical service bulletins, which is a sharp increase from the single recall and zero complaints recorded in 2008. The complaint volume rises from zero in 2008 to 30 in 2009 and then climbs to 99 in 2010, indicating that 2009 marks the beginning of an upward complaint trajectory that peaks at 141 complaints in 2011. Recalls fluctuate, with 6 recalls in 2009 followed by a dip to 4 in 2010 and a modest rise thereafter, so the 2009 recall count is above the 2008 level but below the later peak years. The dominant complaint categories for 2009 are Air Bags (16 complaints) and Fuel/Propulsion System (4 complaints), with no fire‑related complaints reported. Given that the 2009 model shows a modest but rising complaint profile and a relatively high number of TSBs compared to its immediate predecessor, a buyer should weigh these factors and consider that it is not the safest year to purchase without further verification.