2025 Audi Q5
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.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
74% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 46 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
74% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving home from the dealership on Route 65 at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully applied the brakes without warning. My husband and I are experiencing symptoms of whiplash including back and neck pain.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-29
Also filed under Service brakes
I bought this car in 12/2025. After putting approximately 60 miles on the car, the onboard computer would not save the inputted data. Took back to dealership and update performed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
46% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The NEW vehicle keeps showing a warning light on the dash saying that the rear wheel bolts are loose two accidents have occurred in a 60 day period, the vehicle has been in for service multiple times and Audi has not found a fix for the safety light...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21
Also filed under Wheels
Service brakes
24% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Mileage at time of incident: Approximately 4,000 miles Date of incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Incident description: My vehicle was in neutral while going through an automatic car wash, as instructed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27
Also filed under Air bags
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-19
Lane departure
20% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing warning and assist.
Engine
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
May 30, 2026 - Latching part of rear door lock broken. Had 3 grandchildren in the car at the time. Door would not latch. October 15, 2026 - Park gear would not work properly. Put in park and car would still roll.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-05-29Seat belts26V266000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Audi Q5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V266000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Audi Q5 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.