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2025 Audi Q5 Sportback problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Q5 Sportback years?

Q5 Sportback NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted43 complaints2022: 43 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Q5 Sportback NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Q5 Sportback years to avoid →

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V266000Seat BeltsApril 24, 2026 · 7,425 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback — common questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi Q5 Sportback years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q5 Sportback years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest record among Q5 Sportback years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.