2019 Audi Q5

▲ Better than typical

2019 Audi Q5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:32.737Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 47 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2008	0
2009	30
2010	99
2011	141
2012	168
2013	89
2014	104
2015	97
2016	76
2017	42
2018	195
2019	47
2020	22
2021	69
2022	21
2023	40
2024	19
2025	37
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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My vehicle does a few things that are dangerous. Number 1 the emergency brake went on automatically when I was driving the parkway in New Jersey telling me to watch my surroundings.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231211

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

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When driving in extreme cold (ambient temperatures of -35 or colder) and I reach a speed of 50mph or higher, my engine fails. The dealership refuses to resolve this issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231014

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190503 — service brakes, hydraulic

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 19V277000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190726 — wheels

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 19V416000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190816 — air bags, electrical system

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 19V473000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191101 — structure

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 19V737000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220121 — electrical system, structure

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 21V947000 — check if this car was fixed