Audi Q5 First generation (8R) (2009 - 2012)

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Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
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First generation (8R) of Audi Q5 has been in production since 2009 by 2012.

2012 Audi Q5 Engines list
- 3.2 FSI
- CHJA
2011 Audi Q5 Engines list
- 3.2 FSI
- CHJA
2010 Audi Q5 Engines list
- 3.2 FSI
2009 Audi Q5 Engines list
- 3.2 FSI

Audi Q5 First generation (8R) dimensions and specs

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First generation (8R)

Body style	SUV, Crossover
Engine options	3.2 FSI, 3.2L V-6, 266 HP, 243 lb/ft
	CHJA, 2.0L I-4, 178 HP, 236 lb/ft
Length	182.20 in
Width	74 - 74.7 in
Height	65.10 in
Wheelbase	110.50 in
Curb weight	4090 - 4299 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front Headroom	38.1 - 41.1 in
Rear Headroom	37.7 - 39 in
Front shoulder room	57.70 in
Rear shoulder room	56.40 in
Fuel tank capacity	19.80 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	18 - 20/23 - 27
Payload capacity	1047 lb
Towing capacity	4400 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	6.7 - 9.4 sec
¼ mile time	15.3 - 16.9 sec

Audi Q5 Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Audi Q5 First generation (8R) production period from 2009 to 2012 drivers have reported 351 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Model Year	Complaints
2012 Q5	128
2011 Q5	122
2010 Q5	79
2009 Q5	22

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS * takata recall * i am filing a complaint with nhtsa because i feel i am driving a so to...	209 ~ 9457 miles
ENGINE entering my garage about halfway in the car suddenly accelerated forward i had my foot on the brake while entering...	59 ~ 66286 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the distance between the accelerator and brake peddle is inadequate and on multiple instances my foot has gotten stuck. it...	56 ~ 42188 miles
POWER TRAIN i was driving at highway speed (~65 mph) today when traffic quickly came to a stop and i brake fairly...	18 ~ 98483 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi q5. while the vehicle was idling at a traffic light the "change key...	14 ~ 69542 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my husband and i were driving in my 2012 audi q5 on the highway on may 4 when the sunroof...	13 ~ 113462 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE this is a design defect. the side mirrors are too large and placed in a location on the window that...	10 ~ 63262 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2012 audi q5. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag or fuel pump flange. *smd...	9 ~ 24062 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER wipers stop- the wipers have "off" "intermittent" slow fast. when the wipers are in "slow" and the car comes to...	7 ~ 31708 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the distance between the accelerator and brake peddle is inadequate and on multiple instances my foot has gotten stuck. it...	6 ~ 41299 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL entering my garage about halfway in the car suddenly accelerated forward i had my foot on the brake while entering...	5 ~ 13924 miles
VISIBILITY the rear view mirror height is stationary and not adjustable. for many(?) persons when looking and or turning to the...	5 ~ 4990 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission hesitation and " jerking". *tr...	5 ~ 1388 miles
STEERING at the stationary my steering is very stiff and is very hard to turn it. i almost hit the parked...	4 ~ 44375 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING passenger front xenon / led lights flicker and wave when headlamps are on - not when daytime running lights are	3 ~ 23967 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car suddenly lost all its coolant fluid with about 15000 miles on the odometer. *tr...	3 ~ 9367 miles
SUSPENSION the lower control arms wear out very quickly. the latest ones i added on 11/7/2017. and were replaced on 9/1/2018.	2 ~ 73900 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING crank sensor failure and and fuel pump failure. *tr...	2 ~ 8150 miles
TIRES the inside of the tire delaminated half way around the tire...	1 ~ 53000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the inside of the tire delaminated half way around the tire...	1 ~ 53000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata recall! the engine light is constantly on and the passenger door is not working properly. one of the doors...	1 ~ 95656 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi q5. the contact stated that the front driver side wheel bearing made an...	1 ~ 58000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER audi q5. consumer writes in regards to no remedy/time frame available to repair air bag replacement recall fuel pump cracks	1

How to improve the appearance of your Audi Q5 and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Audi Q5 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
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Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...

Rims

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- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Coilovers

Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Godspeed (MMX3320) Audi A4 09-16 (B8 FWD...
Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Godspeed MSS1097 MonoSS Coilovers Loweri...
- compatible with Audi Q5 (8R) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017; Excludes Electronic or Self-Leveling SUSPENSIONS
- Large Mono-Tube Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds to Daily Driving Scene To The...

Decals

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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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Audi Q5 First generation (8R) (2009 - 2012)

Custom-fit Add-ons

2012 Audi Q5 Engines list

2011 Audi Q5 Engines list

2010 Audi Q5 Engines list

2009 Audi Q5 Engines list

Audi Q5 First generation (8R) dimensions and specs

Compare two Audi Q5 generations

Audi Q5 Common Problems generations

How to improve the appearance of your Audi Q5 and to make it look younger?

Body kits

Fender flares

Rims

Coilovers

Decals

Performance

Exterior

Interior

Maintenance

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