Anyone else experience a rattle or clunking at takeoff in their Q5?

[Canon9]

While taking off, my Q5 makes a "rattle" or "clunking" noise, but it stops after I reach around 12 miles per hour. Does anybody know what might be causing this or have any experience with it?

 

[SashAnderly91]

Sounds like you might be dealing with an exhaust shield issue. These covers can get loose or rusty and start rattling, especially at certain speeds. Can you pinpoint where the noise seems to be coming from? Is it more towards the front or middle of the car?"

 

[Canon9]

Sounds like you might be dealing with an exhaust shield issue. These covers can get loose or rusty and start rattling, especially at certain speeds. Can you pinpoint where the noise seems to be coming from? Is it more towards the front or middle of the car?"

The noise seems to come from the front, so I’ll check the exhaust shield for issues.

 

[AudiQ5Driver]

The noise seems to come from the front, so I’ll check the exhaust shield for issues.

Hey, was it the exhaust shield?

 

[Canon9]

Hey, was it the exhaust shield?

I haven’t checked yet, but it sounds like a possible culprit. Have you experienced this issue before with your Q5?