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2009 Audi

Q5

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L

Audi Q5: best and worst years
2009 Audi Q5

Closest available photo (2008 model year); you're viewing the 2009.

2008 photoBerthold WernerCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
270NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.072 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,759 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
31
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS44%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14%
  • ENGINE6%
  • SUSPENSION6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 36 total.

Audi Q5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.