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Audi Q5 recalls and problems

33 recalls and 1,362 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
33
Complaints
1,362
Crashes reported
67
Fires reported
12

Choose a model year

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Audi Q5 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Q5040000
2025 Q51493030
2024 Q54200000
2023 Q55467150
2022 Q54224110
2021 Q58752020
2020 Q56253130
2019 Q55545060
2018 Q5620910050
2017 Q55433030
2016 Q557810180
2015 Q561003140
2014 Q551055170
2013 Q55891420
2012 Q561683020
2011 Q551434220
2010 Q541012020
2009 Q56312020
2008 Q5100000

Most reported Audi Q5 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine330
Air Bags251
Electrical System226
Unknown or Other150
Fuel/Propulsion System133
Forward Collision Avoidance122
Steering93
Power Train92
Service Brakes83
Structure75

All Audi Q5 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-266Apr 24, 20262025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-294May 7, 20252022–2024EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-080Feb 12, 20252021–2024Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-898Nov 27, 20242022–2023Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-251Apr 3, 20242023–2024Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-842Dec 13, 20232020–2024Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-753Oct 7, 20222021Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222020–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-947Dec 8, 20212018–2021Structure, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212020–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-505Aug 26, 20202020SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-737Oct 16, 20192018–2020StructureVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-473Jun 19, 20192019Air Bags, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-416Jun 5, 20192018–2019WheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-277Apr 8, 20192018–2019Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-818Nov 19, 20182009–2012Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-369Jun 1, 20182018Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-229Apr 11, 20182013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-082Jan 30, 20182009–2012Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-622Oct 5, 20172013–2016Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-298May 3, 20172013–2017Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-297May 3, 20172017Power TrainVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-001Jan 3, 20172011–2017Air Bags, VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-002Jan 3, 20172013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-955Dec 29, 20162018Seat Belts, Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-660Sep 13, 20162009–2012Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-376May 27, 20162008–2009Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-078Feb 10, 20162009–2012Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-045Jan 28, 20162015Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
12V-299Jun 28, 20122012VisibilityVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 audi q5 vehicles, manufactured from june 21, 2011, through december 9, 2011.
09V-484Dec 18, 20092009Air BagsVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between november 25, 2008 and june 4, 2009.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi Q5?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Audi Q5 has the most reports (209). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA lists 33 safety recalls covering Audi Q5 model years 2008–2025.

What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?

Owners report engine, air bags, electrical system problems most often.