The 2.0L Audi Q5 engines from 2011 to 2024 and the 3.0L and 3.2L Audi Q5 engines from 2008 to 2017 have a timing chain and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2011 to 2024 | 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2008 to 2017 | 3.0L, 3.2L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2024 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2024 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2023 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2022 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Audi Q52021 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2021 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Audi Q52020 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2020 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Audi Q52019 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2019 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Audi Q52018 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2018 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2017 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L V6 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Audi Q52016 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2016 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L V6 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2015 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L V6 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2014 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L V6 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Audi Q5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2013 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L V6 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 Audi Q5 2.0L engine has a timing belt and is interference. The 2012 Audi Q5 3.2L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
2012 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.2L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2011 Audi Q5 2.0L engine has a timing belt and is interference. The 2011 Audi Q5 3.2L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
2011 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.2L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2009 Audi Q5 3.2L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
2009 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.2L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Audi Q5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2008 Audi Q5 3.2L engine has a timing chain and is interference.
2008 Audi Q5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.2L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Audi Q5
Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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