CinciQ5

We have about 4500 miles on our 2009 Q5 and are noticing a few irritating sounds:

1. Squeaky rattle from the back when going over bumps/rough roads
2. The sun-roof rattle others have mentioned
3. A one-time “thump” under harder acceleration from the back
4. Screeching engine sound around 4000 RPM under hard acceleration
5. Whiney sound at low speeds (sounds like a supercharger but my guess is from the all wheel drive)

Have others encountered similar issues? Are 3-6 “normal features”? More importantly have you been able to resolve?

Thanks!

MCNIERNEYC

No, but others have reported a back seat rattle issue resolved by the dealer.

No.

No; anything not tied down in the back; check your air pump in driver's side compartment and under rear load cover where the tools are located.

It definitely winds up at that RPM, but I wouldn't characterize it as a screech.

Whiney??

DrV

The only "not normal" noise I have heard is a rattle just behind the panorama roof in the headliner. It actually rattles when I bang my hand on that area, as if something is lying loose in there, but it only occurs when the car is very cold (below freezing). I will have it checked out at my next service. Once, on a very crisp morning there was the faintest squeak coming from the sunroof, but it disappeared as soon as the car started warming up and I never heared it again. BTW I'm at 21,800km on the odometer, 99% highway miles, no problems except that my headlights were aiming too high but that was easily adjusted. Just loving the Q.

bayridgeguy

is it possible that your rear seatbelts are hitting the plastic siding and making noises on bumpy roads?

give your back seats a shake, if they move a little it could be the seats making noise. try pushing the recliner lever down all the way.

Jusforfun

Look under floor in trunk. Check the jacking chocs are still in their retaining strap. Mine (Q7 but same kit) slipped down and were hopping off floor on bumps. Took me ages to find source. No others have complained of that one yet.

FitzLA

I Had to have my backseat replaced because of the rattle. It's been fine ever since.

bayridgeguy

FitzLA, the whole seat? They replaced the frame for me. After the repair, the quick release from the trunk is sort of loose and i have to give the seat a little push for it to fold. I will get them to fix it at my 5k service.

edwyun

A few squeaky rattles here and there but not more than any other car and does not last long. Plus, sometimes it's due to the umbrella and other stuff in the back.


No, not yet. But I don't use the sun-roof much either.


Never. I'd check the spare tire, subwoofer, and emergency kit/jack to see if they're stored properly. I'd also make sure the levers in the trunk area that are used to fold down the rear seats are fully engaged/disengaged. One of them rattled once but stopped after I fully depressed the lever.


Generally, no. But twice I did hear something like a screeching engine at high RPM but that was only when I had to floor the accelerator in 1st gear with a cold engine. Never before or since.


IMHO, the 3.2L does sound electric and whiny except under hard acceleration.

Coolieman1220

i'm going to have to get that checked out on mine....

happyaudi

I am plan to purchase Audi Q5 soon but affraid that Audi have too many problems with their cars and s.u.v and not as reliable like Japanese auto maker. I been really debate about purchase Q5. I look at the Forum Discussion and see so many complaint!!!