Known APK problem

Audi Q5 (8R): leaks

On the Audi Q5 (8R) the APK inspector finds leaks problems 11.1× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 0.6%, against about 0.1% nationally.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

What is it?

Leaks of oil, coolant or other fluids.

Repair indication: mediuma targeted repair at the garage.

How to check it at the viewing

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Ask the seller: Does the car lose oil or coolant?

By age

Share of inspected Audi Q5 (8R)s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.

Age	Type	Q5 (8R)	95%-CI	National	Difference	n
9 – 10 years	C	1.6%	1.0 – 2.4%	1.5%	1.1×	1,336
11 – 12 years	C	3.5%	2.8 – 4.5%	2.7%	1.3×	1,804
13 – 15 years	A	0.6%	0.4 – 1.0%	0.1%	11.1×	2,834
13 – 15 years	C	3.9%	3.3 – 4.7%	5.6%	0.7×	2,834
16+ years	A	0.5%	0.3 – 0.9%	0.1%	3.6×	2,061
16+ years	C	7.3%	6.3 – 8.5%	12.2%	0.6×	2,061

A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.

Comparable cars at 13–15 years

Model	Leaks	Vs. national
Audi Q5 (8R)	0.6%	11.1×
Kia Sportage III	1.3%	0.2×
Toyota RAV4 III	0.7%	0.1×

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Audi Q5 (8R) often have leaks problems?

Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a leaks defect on 0.6% of inspected Audi Q5 (8R)s, against about 0.1% of all cars of the same age (11.1×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

How do you check the leaks on a used Audi Q5 (8R)?

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know