NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi Q5

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,351

Active records

Recalls

33

Active records

TSBs

4,165

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

0

Injuries

57

Crashes

66

Fires

12

Top reported issues — Audi Q5

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Condition issue

419

Fluid issue

273

Operating state

273

Reporting mechanism

240

Safety restraint issue

140

Driver assistance issue

137

Braking behavior

117

Engine behavior

110

Performance issue

102

Steering behavior

91

Noise

56

Vibration/harshness

49

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

48

Smell

44

Starting behavior

44

Lighting behavior

43

Safety restraint behavior

37

Thermal issue

36

Access/entry issue

30

Infotainment behavior

29

Electrical issue

28

Powering on/off behavior

26

Recent change

16

Ride/handling behavior

15

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Electrified system issue

6

HVAC behavior

6

Communication/network issue

3

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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 Q5

Filed Oct 21, 2026


1 injured
Crash

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.

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 17, 2026


I bought a late model Audi Q5 2025 late February 2026. the one I bought was a loaner with 8K miles on it, list 60k, paid 48K for it. late April, we were in the mountains of western NC and were on a windy 2 lane mountain road after midnight with no cell service and nowhere to pull off. 7 warning lights came on, the most concerning was to immediately pull over and shut off the engine. We could not do this. The steering wheel was shaking and the climate systems shut off. All ABS were non…

2016 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 16, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Vehicle was in a head-on collision at a speed of approximately 30-35 mph. Both airbags in the front compartment failed to deploy while the airbags in the vehicle that made the illegal u-turn deployed. I suffered injuries to my chest and neck as a result of direct impact to the steering wheel. Vehicle purchased through McDonald Audi.

2018 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 15, 2026


My 2018 Audi Q5 became disabled after liquid intrusion affected the gateway control module, which is the condition addressed by Audi Safety Recall 90S9. At the time of the failure, I was traveling away from home and was unaware that my vehicle had an open recall. Because the vehicle was disabled, it was taken to an independent repair facility for diagnosis (we were in a small mountain town on a Sunday). The independent facility accessed/opened the gateway module during its good-faith diagnostic…

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 15, 2026


May 30, 2026 - Latching part of rear door lock broken. Had 3 grandchildren in the car at the time. Door would not latch. October 15, 2026 - Park gear would not work properly. Put in park and car would still roll. Hill-hold function also not working. March 24, April 8, August 7 - Front console lights up with warning lights for no reason. Dangerous as you don't know what is working and what is not. Forced us to have car out of commission for over 30 days since purchase on March 6, 2026

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 14, 2026


On October 14, 2026, while driving my 2025 Audi Q5 on a busy freeway at approximately 57 mph, the vehicle suddenly activated emergency braking and rapidly slowed/stopped without warning. At the same time, the seat belt tightened extremely forcefully around my body, restricting my movement and making it difficult to breathe. The instrument cluster then displayed “Emergency assist: canceled.” I believe the malfunction involved the vehicle’s emergency/driver-assistance braking system and restraint…

2023 AUDI Q5

Filed Oct 13, 2026


While vehicle is in motion or parked driver side seat belt sign comes up followed by air bags on and off message. Seatbelt was fastened. Attached pictures are when vehicle is parked.

2018 AUDI Q5

Filed Sep 30, 2026


After one year of use, the car seat developed a sudden defect. An internal rod slid out of place, protruding from the side of the car seat by about an inch. I reported the issue to Graco, and they confirmed this car seat defect is a child safety risk, and in fact the car seat is no longer safe for use. According to the Graco Consumer Care representative: I do apologize, but the rod protruding from the car seat is not normal and presents a safety hazard. Unfortunately, this is not a replaceable…

2018 AUDI Q5

Filed Sep 30, 2026


Driving through the expressway a metal noice from the bottom of my car. One of the coil spring was out of the base and the other was broken. As the Audi dealer, the extended warranty doesn’t want to paid due to a corrosion on the bottom of the car. I’m live and drive close to the beach. They gave me thousands excuses to not fix it. My car has 60,000 miles and is from 2018. I was reading that those car may not be coated with special wax for corrosion.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.