It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Audi Q5. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on an Audi Q5.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2009 to 2020.
You will also find information about which engines in Audi Q5 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on an Audi Q5?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Audi Q5.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Audi Q5 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Audi models.
Audi Q5 2009 – 2013
Here you will find intervals for the Audi Q5 between the years 2009 and 2013.
| Model | Horsepower | Years |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 2009 – 2013 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 2009 – 2013 | 211 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 3.2 FSI V6 quattro 2009 – 2013 | 270 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI DPF quattro 2009 – 2013 | 143 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro 2009 – 2013 | 170 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 3.0 TDI V6 DPF quattro 2009 – 2013 | 239 hp | Timing chain |
Audi Q5 2013 – 2017
Here you will find intervals for the Audi Q5 between the years 2013 and 2017.
| Model | Horsepower | Years |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 2013 – 2017 | 225 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI V6 quattro 2013 – 2017 | 272 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI DPF quattro 2013 – 2017 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI DPF quattro 2013 – 2017 | 177 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI clean diesel quattro 2013 – 2017 | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 3.0 TDI V6 DPF quattro 2013 – 2017 | 245 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel quattro 2013 – 2017 | 258 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi SQ5 TDI 2013 – 2017 | 313 hp | Timing chain |
Audi Q5 2017 – 2020
Here you will find intervals for the Audi Q5 between the years 2017 and 2020.
| Model | Horsepower | Years |
| Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 245 hp | ? |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 252 hp | Timing chain |
| Audi Q5 35 TDI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 163 hp | ? |
| Audi Q5 40 TDI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Audi Q5 45 TDI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 231 hp | ? |
| Audi Q5 50 TDI quattro 2017 – 2020 | 286 hp | ? |
Does an Audi Q5 have a timing belt?
Yes, many Audi Q5 engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Audi Q5 engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on an Audi Q5?
If the timing belt breaks on your Audi Q5, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.