2024 Audi Q5
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 168 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 209 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
17 of 20 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Vehicle had 2000 miles on it when warning messages of Distance warning unavailable and Audi pre sense limited with beeping signal sounding every few miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Also filed under Lane departure
Service brakes
5 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
Tires
3 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Structure
2 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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2024 Audi Q5, VIN: [XXX] Purchase Date: [XXX] The automatic tailgate has a foot sensing devise to open or close the tailgate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-15
Electrical system
2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The dash board lights all came on, windows rolled down, car could not be controlled and couldnât put the gear in park. After further research on the internet, I found that there was a recall on 288,000 Q 5s in 2021 because of this issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-20
Also filed under Engine
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-03-28Electrical system23V842000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.
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2024-05-08Air bags24V251000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2025-05-01Electrical system25V080000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.
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2025-06-04Engine25V294000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Audi Q5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V842000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V251000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V080000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V294000 · Engine
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 Audi Q5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q5?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 85% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q5 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.