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Audi Q5 warranty claim denied?

3,235 manufacturer communications on file 20 warranty extensions / campaigns 2008–2025 model years covered

If your Audi Q5's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with federal regulators when they identify recurring problems, and for the Q5 (model years 2008–2025), there are 3,235 such filings on record, including 20 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover issues ranging from AEB system control unit and camera malfunctions, to oil consumption and piston fracture concerns, CV joint wear, Takata airbag components, electromechanical steering units, turbo issues, and A/C evaporator defects.

A denial at the dealer level doesn't always mean the manufacturer's own documented extensions or campaigns were properly checked against your vehicle's repair history. Many owners find that claims initially rejected are reconsidered once the right documentation — service bulletins, extension terms, and repair records — is organized and presented clearly.

ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your denial against the manufacturer's own published extensions and campaigns for the Q5. There's no cost unless we help you succeed. This isn't legal advice — it's a documentation-based review to help you understand what options may be available to you.

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What Audi has documented for the Q5

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2024-05-16 · AWA 24-04 Warranty extension
Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which...
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2024-02-16 · AWA 24-01 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2...
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2023-01-12 · AWA 23-02 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new CV Joint warranty extension for 2018 Q5 & Q7 / 2019 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, e-tron / 2020 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 vehicles
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2022-04-25 · AWA 22-04 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet...
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2021-06-01 · AWA 21-03 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new electromechanical steering unit warranty extension for 2012-2015 Model Year Audi B8 (A4, Q5 & SQ5) and C7 (A6) Vehicles
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2021-04-22 · AWA 21-04 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new turbo warranty extension for 2013-2016 A4, 2013-2017 A5/Q5, and 2012-2015 A6 vehicles
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2021-02-12 · AWA 21-01 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new A/C evaporator warranty extension for 2017-2021 A4/S4/Q7 and 2018-2021 A5/S5/Q5 vehicles
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2018-06-18 · AWA-17-12 Warranty extension
For Audi 3.0 L TDI Generation 2.1 SUV vehicles repaired by the emissions modification recall, the following warranty extension is applicable. ?Extended Emissions Warranty? Limited...
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2016-12-19 · AWA1609 Warranty extension
This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the exhaust gas temperature sensor for certain models and model years. This...
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2016-12-08 · AWA-16-08 Warranty extension
This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the NVLD pressure switch for certain models and model years. This document...
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2016-07-22 · AWA 16-05 Warranty extension
AUDI IS EXTENDING WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE CONTINENTAL AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IN CERTAIN 2008-2010 MY VEHICLES (UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS) TO 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER O...
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2015-07-23 · PRI C Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR THE INTAKE SOLENOID. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · PRI-A Warranty extension
AUDI: ALL AUDI 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR WITH AN 2.0 TFSI ENGINE WILL BE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · USA B Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME 2011-2012 AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-01-28 · AWA-15-04 Warranty extension
Audi is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for certain 2009-2011 A4, A5, and Q5 Vehicles with the CAEB 2.0T engine to 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the...
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2014-09-22 · AL-20082011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 10 YRS OR 120, 000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCUR FIRST, ON EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY...
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2014-09-22 · AL-2011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN ISSUED, UNDER SPECIFIC CONDIT...
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2013-12-06 · SB-48326 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON CARBON BUILDUP REMOVAL, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SECONDARY AIR PORTS. MODELS...
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2013-08-21 · AWA-13-09 Warranty extension
Audi has determined that a faulty fuel injector may cause minor misfire conditions and, in turn, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate...
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2013-08-14 · AWA-13-07 Warranty extension
As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports...
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2024-11-27 · A0124452075194_1
This bulletin provides information when there is an adible whistling or hissing from the engine compartment.
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2024-11-27 · A0124462071243_3
This bulletin provides information when there are whistling noises from the turbo charge at 1500 - 2200 rpm and apprximately 70% load.
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2024-11-26 · A5724692076136_1
This bulleit nprovides information whe the LED in remote control key does not flash when a button is pressed.
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2024-11-26 · A9124872024323_11
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
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2024-11-25 · A5024152062633_3
This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
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Common questions

Why would a dealer deny my Audi Q5 warranty claim if there's a known manufacturer issue?
Dealers sometimes deny claims because the specific repair wasn't matched to an active warranty extension, the paperwork wasn't complete, or the service advisor wasn't aware of a recent campaign. Manufacturer extensions and service campaigns are filed with regulators but aren't always cross-checked thoroughly at the point of denial, which is why documentation review can matter.
Can a denied warranty claim be reopened or reconsidered?
Yes, denied claims can sometimes be reconsidered, particularly when documentation shows the repair falls within a manufacturer's published warranty extension or service campaign window. This isn't guaranteed for every claim, but organizing repair records and comparing them against manufacturer filings is a common first step toward requesting a second review.
What should I gather before challenging a warranty denial on my Q5?
Useful documents typically include your original denial letter, repair orders describing the symptoms and diagnosis, mileage and purchase date records, and any prior service history related to the issue. Having these organized makes it easier to compare your situation against manufacturer-published extensions or campaigns relevant to your model year.
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