Parts for your 2020 Audi Q5-Coil springs

2020 Audi Q5 coil springs — what they do and how to look after them

Based on Audi technical references — including the Audi Self‑Study Programme for the Q5 (type FY), Elsa/erWin workshop procedures for MY2020, and the ETKA parts catalogue — the 2020 Audi Q5 uses steel coil springs on its five‑link front and rear suspension. While some SQ5 variants in select markets offered adaptive air suspension, mainstream 2020 Q5 models retain conventional coil springs. So coil springs are absolutely relevant to this vehicle.

On the 2020 Q5, the coil springs carry the vehicle’s weight, set ride height, and work with the dampers to soak up bumps. They help keep tyres in steady contact with the road, which means better grip, shorter stopping distances, and a calmer ride over those coarse‑chip Kiwi backroads or corrugated Aussie country lanes.

There’s no fixed replacement interval for coil springs, but they should be inspected at each service. Look for cracked paint, surface rust (especially on the bottom pigtail), chips from stone strikes, sagging ride height, or a snapped coil end. Odd clunks over speed humps, nose‑diving, or uneven tyre wear can also point to spring issues.

Best practice on a 2020 Q5 is to:

• Replace springs in axle pairs to keep handling balanced.
• Use the correct colour‑coded spring rate for the car’s PR codes and options.
• Renew related hardware (top mounts, rubber seats/isolators, bump stops) if worn.
• Tighten control‑arm bushes at normal ride height to avoid pre‑load and squeaks.
• Book a wheel alignment after spring replacement.

Owners in coastal areas should rinse the underbody now and then — salt can speed up corrosion. If the Q5 tows or often carries gear, consider OEM‑equivalent heavy‑duty springs matched to the damper spec. Never heat, cut, or clamp a spring to alter ride height, that’s unsafe and will fail a WOF/roadworthy. Because the front uses a coil‑over assembly, proper spring compressors and know‑how are essential — a job for a qualified technician.

Done right, fresh coil springs restore correct ride height and steering feel, keep the tyres happy, and help the Q5 ride the way Audi intended.

Popular questions about 2020 Audi Q5 coil springs

Does the 2020 Audi Q5 have coil springs or air suspension?
The 2020 Q5 is fitted with steel coil springs front and rear. Some SQ5 models in certain markets offered optional air suspension, but mainstream 2020 Q5 variants use coils. Check the vehicle’s PR‑code sticker in the service book or spare‑wheel well to confirm the suspension spec.

When should the coil springs be replaced?
There’s no set kilometre limit. Replace springs if there’s a break, excessive corrosion, sagging ride height, or handling changes like nose‑diving and uneven tyre wear. Have them inspected at each service, many last well past 100,000 km, depending on load and road conditions.

How long does replacement take and what else should be done?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours per corner depending on equipment and condition, plus time for a wheel alignment. It’s smart to renew top mounts, rubber isolators, and bump stops while you’re in there, and always replace springs in axle pairs to keep the Q5’s balance spot on.