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2025 Audi Q5 problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2025 Audi Q5 sits mid-pack among Q5 years: 83 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 83, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: driver assistance issues account for 43% of all reports (36 of 83), far ahead of electrical system at 15. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

83

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Q5 years?

Q5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted313 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 35 complaints2010: 122 complaints2011: 192 complaints2012: 203 complaints2013: 107 complaints2014: 134 complaints2015: 123 complaints2016: 100 complaints2017: 57 complaints2018: 313 complaints2019: 75 complaints2020: 33 complaints2021: 107 complaints2022: 26 complaints2023: 66 complaints2024: 31 complaints2025: 83 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Q5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Audi Q5 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance3643%
Electrical System1518%
Engine67%
Brakes67%
Airbags34%
Speed Control34%
Transmission34%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Seat Belts34%
Fuel System22%
Other22%
Body & Structure11%

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I MOVED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND PUSHED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. HOWEVER WHEN THE POLICE DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT THE BRAKES WERE WORKING PROPERLY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 17, 2025 · crash

“Fault P003A00 (Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor). Vehicle suffered a catastrophic power failure (Limp Mode) on Day 2 of ownership. Total loss of acceleration while in traffic. Manufacturer admits it is a 'known software issue' with no current fix, creating an extreme collision risk for…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 4, 2026

“Fault P003A00 (Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor). Vehicle suffered a catastrophic power failure (Limp Mode) on Day 2 of ownership. Total loss of acceleration while in traffic. Manufacturer admits it is a 'known software issue' with no current fix, creating an extreme collision risk for…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 4, 2026

“I MOVED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND PUSHED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. HOWEVER WHEN THE POLICE DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT THE BRAKES WERE WORKING PROPERLY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 17, 2025 · crash

“The air bag keeps showing it's not working and that's it's turned off, there's a driving system malfunction, and warning lamp flashing emissions-related fault malfunction are not working. It is a brand-new car and after 2 months, all the malfunction lights keep showing so we went to the Audi…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · December 30, 2025

2025 Audi Q5 — common questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Q5: 83 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2025 Q5 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (36 complaints), electrical system (15 complaints), engine (6 complaints).

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have recalls?

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

Which Audi Q5 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q5 years to avoid are 2018, 2012, 2011, 2014. The cleanest record among Q5 years belongs to 2008.

How safe is the 2025 Audi Q5?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Audi Q5 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.