2026 Audi Q5
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 4 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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While driving random safety lights will turn on like forward collision. So many issues Audi paid to get out of 2025 into a 2026. The most recent safety concern is that with keys inside the car will lock.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-14
Also filed under Electrical system
The vehicle has experienced intermittent failures of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems beginning at approximately 150 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16
Electrical system
2 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system.
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While driving my 2026 Audi Q5, the instrument cluster display went completely black twice while the vehicle was in motion, eliminating my speedometer and all warning indicators.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02
Lane departure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing assist.
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
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Vehicle purchased new off the showroom floor with 22 miles, driven locally only and garage kept. At 270 miles, upon starting the vehicle the engine was shaking and idling rough exactly like a misfiring cylinder would.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Audi Q5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 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 2026 Audi Q5?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Audi Q5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.