NHTSA Data Explorer
Audi
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
Complaints
12,040
Active records
Recalls
229
Active records
TSBs
13,008
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
424
Crashes
439
Fires
214
Top reported issues — Audi
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Most-reported Audi models
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Browse all Audi models
All Audi models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO
Filed Oct 22, 2026
My 2019 Audi e-tron developed a sunroof leak. On [XXX], Audi Exchange in Highland Park, IL repaired it as a known issue partially covered by warranty; I paid $526.53. On [XXX] it leaked heavily again from the same area, soaking the headliner, dashboard, carpet, foot wells and seats. The dealer said a different issue caused it; I paid $388.88 more. I had never had an electrical problem before. While the car was at the dealer, they charged it, and an orange battery warning and “Electrical System…
2018 AUDI SQ5
Filed Oct 22, 2026
[B9 SQ5 - EA839 3.0T V6 CWGD] - Remove Front Bumper & Activate Radiator Support Service Position - Drain Cooling System - Remove & Replace Water Pump, Thermo- Pneumatic Valve, & Vacuum Line Set w/ Solenoids & All Necessary Hardware - Remove & Replace Thermostat Assembly w/ Seal - Remove & Replace Both Accessory Drive Belts - Fill & Bleed Cooling System - Reverse Service Mode & Reinstall Front Bumper - Road Test Vehicle & Verify Cooling System Is Operating Properly
2025 AUDI Q5
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The NEW vehicle keeps showing a warning light on the dash saying that the rear wheel bolts are loose two accidents have occurred in a 60 day period, the vehicle has been in for service multiple times and Audi has not found a fix for the safety light warning or found the loose bolts or suspension break issues. The have ignored a vehicle defect notice sent and lawyered up as soon as I said the vehicle was a lemon.
2013 AUDI Q7
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The initial recall (17V298) was performed in 2017 and then the problem reoccurred in 2026 (cracked fuel flange) making it dangerous to drive. This was subsequently fixed at an Audi dealership and they have refused to cover it. Under terms of the recall, it states that this should not be charged to the customer however the charge of $1,670.36 was levied against me. I subsequently opened a case (#07770420) with Audi and they said that they were not obligated to perform that identical fix…
2017 AUDI Q7
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an inoperable passenger’s side front headlight assembly warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlight was functioning properly even though the warning light was displayed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The contact expressed concerns that the warning failure posed a safety risk because the contact might not be alerted if the headlight failed. The approximate failure…
2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO
Filed Oct 21, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is high-voltage battery cell 6 (part of the lithium-ion traction battery pack assembly). The physical vehicle and its high-voltage battery system are currently held at Wilsonville Audi in Oregon and are fully available for physical or digital diagnostic inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The terminal failure of the internal…
2015 AUDI Q5
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The subframe in the Audi Q5 has plastic that is connected to the bottom of the subframe which traps salt, water and dirt which can lead to premature rusting and failure. Because this is where a lot of the suspension and other components are attached to, when this fails during operation of the vehicle, it can lead to loss of control and increase the chance of an accident.
2025 AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Filed Oct 21, 2026
I brought my Audi Q6 e-tron into an authorized dealership for a mandatory factory safety recall service. Prior to this appointment, all Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including the front sensors, Front-Assist collision avoidance, and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), were operating 100% normally with zero faults. Immediately upon picking up the vehicle after the manufacturer's software update, the safety systems were completely disabled, and active dashboard warning lights were…
2020 AUDI S4
Filed Oct 21, 2026
My instrument cluster and its replacements have malfunctioned multiple times. The original instrument cluster/virtual cockpit failed to boot and had a black/blank screen on 4/19/2024 at 29,687 miles and was replaced on 5/15/2024 at 29,923 mi (11/13/23 production). That replacement one worked fine for a while and then did the same thing on 7/15/2024 at 33,655 miles and on 1/10/2025 at 42,532 miles. The instrument cluster was then replaced again on 2/10/2025 at 43,841 miles (production date…
2022 AUDI SQ5
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that after repeated inspection of the engine, the contact discovered that the coolant level was constantly low. An independent mechanic performed a coolant pressure test and identified a leak caused by a tear in the diaphragm of the water pump. The contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure, and the manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the vehicle to be inspected. The dealer was notified of the issue, and the…