Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2008 Audi Q5 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (155 kW, 208 hp) and 3.0 diesel (176 kW, 236 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 155 kW 208 hp | 171 |
| 3.0 diesel | 176 kW 236 hp | 25 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
202 first registered in 2008 are on Dutch roads; 98% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €79,558.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde120
- Band onvoldoende profiel76
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld63
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af55
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm43
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm42
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen41
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling30
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
133 cars built in 2008 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 36 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 188 of these cars first registered in 2008 took their annual MOT test. 71% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2008 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.7% | 17.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.0% | 19.8% |
| Brakes | 5.3% | 11.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 1.6% | 7.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2008 Audi Q5.
| 2018635 19 Nov 2018 | Fuel System Certain vehicles with a cracked (but not leaking) fuel pump flange were repaired with butyl tape only under a previous recall (please see Transport Canada Recal… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2008 Audi Q5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10251025 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251018 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250999 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250982 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250971 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250949 | Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles |
| 10250947 | Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps |
| 10250944 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250667 | Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps |
| 10250665 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250658 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250475 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10243918 | Audi Oil Capacity Chart |
| 10243791 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243790 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243787 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243780 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)