2019 Audi Q5 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Audi Q5 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Severe consequential safety defect involving total anti-lock braking system (ABS) failure stemming from a manufacturer recall defect and volatile CAN-bus network conditions during repair. This vehicle has less than 7,500 miles and has been grounded at an authorized dealership, Audi Brooklyn- Lic#…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“2019 Audi q5 drive system malfunction/start stop malfunction. Error code will come on randomly in traffic and when you try to put your foot on the gas it hesitates and you need to push harder on the gas. Car will also lose acceleration power and take longer to reach desired speed. Drive system…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
TSB_2069331_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
TSB_2064681_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 19 | 45% |
| 2024 Q5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 Q5 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 Q5 | 7 | 32% |
| 2021 Q5 | 26 | 37% |
| 2020 Q5 | 8 | 32% |
| 2018 Q5 | 71 | 35% |
| 2017 Q5 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 Q5 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 Q5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Q5 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Q5 | 9 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.