Audi Q5 8R (2009–2017)

Audi Q5 8R (2009–2017) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi Q5 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
8R 2009–2017 2013
FY 2018–2024 2021
Generation 3 2025–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Q5

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) 2011–2026 22 models 210
Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder 2013–2017 19 models 67

About this generation

A concept vehicle for the then upcoming Q5, this was a 2-door convertible with a 3.0 TDI engine rated at and torque, quattro permanent four wheel drive, 8-speed automatic transmission, Copper Sunset body, LED headlights, 21-inch wheels with 265/35R21 tyres, seats with White Stone leather upholstery, MMI, 505W Bang & Olufsen sound system and internet radio, CDC (continuous damping control) shock absorbers, electric ride height adjustment (40 mm), 380/356 mm front/rear ceramic brake discs with 6-piston monobloc aluminium front, and floating rear callipers, Audi Drive Select.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show, and later at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. Early models include the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 2.0 TDI quattro (170PS), 3.0 TDI quattro. Initial vehicle models for US, Canada & Brazil include the 3.2 FSI. The Q5 commenced shipments in October 2008 for Europe, and in the first quarter of 2009 for North America.

The US model went on sale in March 2009 as a 2009 model year vehicle. Early models include 3.2 FSI quattro and the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) was added in 2011 model year. Indian models went on sale in June 2009, and were initially built by Audi's Ingolstadt facility, but are built at its Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India plant. Launch models include 3.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (211 PS). Middle East models went on sale in 2009 Q2.

Launch models include 2.0 TFSI (211 PS), 3.2 FSI. Japanese models include 2.0 TFSI quattro (211 PS), 3.2 FSI quattro. It is a concept vehicle that includes an enhanced engine, 7-speed S tronic transmission, Quattro all wheel drive. The 3.0 TFSI V6 engine was rated at 6,000–7,000 rpm and at 3,000–5,500 rpm. Other features include ceramic brakes, active sound exhaust system, 90 millimetre wider track, 60 millimetre lower ride height, 21-inch Daytona Gray colour wheels of 7 twin-spoke design, modified air intake, cooling water strut brace in engine compartment, stainless steel-plated pedals, S line sport seats, panorama roof system, "Wörthersee 09" adhesive film, textile floor mats with "Wörthersee 09" print application, Audi drive select vehicle dynamics system, parking aid with rearview camera, voice control, Audi lane assist (lane departure warning), headlight range control with cornering lights.

The vehicle was unveiled at the Wörthersee Tour 2009. The Audi Q5 FCEV (2009) is a fuel cell based concept car that was demonstrated on 19 October 2009 at CEP Berlin. It sports an 85 kW PEMFC, a 22 kW lithium-ion battery and a 230 Nm asynchronous motor. Audi has originally reported that it would offer the Q5 hybrid as launch model, but it was later reported that Audi suspended the plan because of unsatisfactory crash test results for the nickel metal hydride batteries.

In 2009, Audi announced it would resume the Q5 hybrid development. It included a 266V, 1.3kWh, battery pack. The Q5 has an all-electric range of about and maximum all-electric speed of . The production version would be on sale in 2012 for the Japanese market. The release in the U.S. market was scheduled for late 2011. 180 PS 2.0 TFSI and 143 PS 2.0 TDI engines were introduced in Europe beginning in 2009. German models include standard 7-speed S tronic transmission for all V6 models.

8-speed Tiptronic is an option for Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (211 PS). US and Canadian Q5 3.2 FSI models include 6-speed Tiptronic as standard transmission. US and Canadian Q5 2.0 TFSI models include 8-speed Tiptronic as standard transmission. Japanese models include standard 7-speed S tronic transmission for all models. Harman/Becker Automotive Systems produced Audi's new updated Multi Media Interface (MMI) technology for Q5.

The new system includes navigation, communication, and wide-screen entertainment. A three-dimensional orientation view with true-to-scale terrain and photo realistic depictions of key landmarks will also be generated.

Source: Wikipedia — Audi Q5 — First generation (Typ 8R; 2008), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 246 $11,499 85% 99,076 mi
2016 316 $11,999 89% 95,915 mi
2017 227 $13,495 100% 90,763 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2010 4 99 Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train
2013 5 182 Engine, Steering, Electrical System
2015 6 185 Engine, Steering, Unknown Or Other
2016 5 76 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2017 5 42 Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Service Brakes

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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