https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi Q5. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#recall-26V266000-audi-audi-q5-2025 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2176854 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The safety situation happened when my wife's car got stuck while driving at about 25-30 MPH in the middle of the road.Next day At the nearest Audi service center they found that water has gotten into the rear of the trunk and damaged the electronic module which caused the car to stall.The first repair was estimate at 4600 $ .After the repair the car was inoperable.The next repair was estimated at https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2176855 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The safety situation happened when my wife's car got stuck while driving at about 25-30 MPH in the middle of the road.Next day At the nearest Audi service center they found that water has gotten into the rear of the trunk and damaged the electronic module which caused the car to stall.The first repair was estimate at 4600 $ .After the repair the car was inoperable.The next repair was estimated at https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2176136 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following systems: SOS, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Front Assist/Distance Warning, Lane Change Warning, Proactive Occupant Pro https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2176137 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following systems: SOS, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Front Assist/Distance Warning, Lane Change Warning, Proactive Occupant Pro https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2176138 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following systems: SOS, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Front Assist/Distance Warning, Lane Change Warning, Proactive Occupant Pro https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2174767 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SoS emergency call malfunction. Besides transmission or engine mounting shakes on idle positions car still 6800 miles https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2174768 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SoS emergency call malfunction. Besides transmission or engine mounting shakes on idle positions car still 6800 miles https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2173400 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical failure as a result of control module failure. Audi refuses to cover damages as warranty period is over. Vehicle design is defective. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2173401 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical failure as a result of control module failure. Audi refuses to cover damages as warranty period is over. Vehicle design is defective. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2173402 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical failure as a result of control module failure. Audi refuses to cover damages as warranty period is over. Vehicle design is defective. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2171221 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a defect related to carbon buildup in the Secondary Air Injection (SAI) system on my 2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Supercharged (engine code CTUC). My vehicle has been diagnosed by an Audi dealer with DTC P0491 – Secondary Air Injection System Insufficient Flow, and restricted secondary air flow has been confirmed through Audi-authorized diagnostics. This failure mode is described in TSB 20145 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2170388 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely rusted and could not pass a safety inspection. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,351. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2170111 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oil consumption. Audi Q5 oil consumption in my car is not functioning properly. I have to put oil in it about every 3 weeks or less depending on how much I’m driving. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2168688 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Following a rear collision repair at an authorized dealer collision center, multiple ADAS safety systems were not properly calibrated despite insurance payment and shop representations that repairs were complete. WHAT FAILED: Lane Change Assist, Peripheral Camera System, Side Assist, 360-Degree Camera, Front Camera, and Adaptive Cruise Control were either not calibrated or calibrated in timeframe https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2168689 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Following a rear collision repair at an authorized dealer collision center, multiple ADAS safety systems were not properly calibrated despite insurance payment and shop representations that repairs were complete. WHAT FAILED: Lane Change Assist, Peripheral Camera System, Side Assist, 360-Degree Camera, Front Camera, and Adaptive Cruise Control were either not calibrated or calibrated in timeframe https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2168690 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Following a rear collision repair at an authorized dealer collision center, multiple ADAS safety systems were not properly calibrated despite insurance payment and shop representations that repairs were complete. WHAT FAILED: Lane Change Assist, Peripheral Camera System, Side Assist, 360-Degree Camera, Front Camera, and Adaptive Cruise Control were either not calibrated or calibrated in timeframe https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2168254 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Piston rings failure, large oil consumption and water pump leaking https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2167505 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a loud gunshot. I got off the exit pulled over and I saw that my sunroof was shattered. On my Audi Q5 2016. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2166809 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk A/S, Tire Size: P235/55/R19, DOT Number: 1RBE793E9. The tires were purchased in 2022. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the rear driver’s side tire had a blowout. The contact's wife was able to pull over to the side of the road. The https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2165507 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2021 Audi Q5 I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving unintended emergency braking. On September 10, 2025 and again on January 8, 2026, my vehicle suddenly applied emergency braking while I was driving and there were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles in front of me. The dashboard displayed “Auto Pre Sense” during both incidents. These unexpected b https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2165677 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The audi presense seems to be too sensitive and it is available for inspection. There have been 3 times that I've been at a complete stop in the middle of the intersection waiting for the opposing traffic to stop so I can turn left and suddenly the car brakes, seat belts engage and it scares us. 2 times I had just started to turn left and the car braked (no opposing traffic) and it was so sudden t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2165678 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The audi presense seems to be too sensitive and it is available for inspection. There have been 3 times that I've been at a complete stop in the middle of the intersection waiting for the opposing traffic to stop so I can turn left and suddenly the car brakes, seat belts engage and it scares us. 2 times I had just started to turn left and the car braked (no opposing traffic) and it was so sudden t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2164346 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought the car on September 2, 2025. The car has been in the dealer 5 times. The last one started on December 2, 2025, and still in the dealer as of today (January 8, 2026) no solution has been found. Most of the time is having problem with the technology in the car. I cannot even drive it. It has problem with cameras, Traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise assistant, adaptive light malf https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2164347 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought the car on September 2, 2025. The car has been in the dealer 5 times. The last one started on December 2, 2025, and still in the dealer as of today (January 8, 2026) no solution has been found. Most of the time is having problem with the technology in the car. I cannot even drive it. It has problem with cameras, Traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise assistant, adaptive light malf https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2164348 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought the car on September 2, 2025. The car has been in the dealer 5 times. The last one started on December 2, 2025, and still in the dealer as of today (January 8, 2026) no solution has been found. Most of the time is having problem with the technology in the car. I cannot even drive it. It has problem with cameras, Traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise assistant, adaptive light malf https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2164069 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The over dashboard screen didn't turn on when the car was open or the ignition turned on. Sometime it would take minutes though on a few occasions it simply didn't turn on. The consequence is I couldn't see how fast I was going, any information related to the car such as fuel level, tachometer, temperature. etc. I had the part replace by Audi, but it was over 3K to fix on part and/or system that s https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2163064 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5 equipped with a Vredestein Spare Tire, Tire Line: Spare Wheel Space Master, Tire Size: 195/75/R18, DOT Number: DVVB. The contact stated that AAA was called to the scene to change a tire and discovered that the spare tire could not be inflated while needed. While attempting to inflate the spare tire, air was continuously leaking from the tire. The contact stated that https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2162843 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When attempting to accelerate rapidly (I.e. passing gear) the engine immediately begins to lose power. Audi dealer investigated and determined it was “TURBO LAG”. This situation happened multiple times at different speeds. When trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle or to merge onto a freeway are the scariest and most dangerous instances. Taking your foot off the accelerator does allow the e https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q5#complaint-2162844 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When attempting to accelerate rapidly (I.e. passing gear) the engine immediately begins to lose power. Audi dealer investigated and determined it was “TURBO LAG”. This situation happened multiple times at different speeds. When trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle or to merge onto a freeway are the scariest and most dangerous instances. Taking your foot off the accelerator does allow the e