2019 Audi Q5 electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Audi Q5 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped and jerked, and the RED master warning light illuminated, and the message “Electrical Control Module” failure was displayed. On other occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped with connectivity box low.
TSB_2082147_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
TSB_2069331_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
TSB_2059335_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 18 | 45% |
| 2024 Q5 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Q5 | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 Q5 | 6 | 29% |
| 2021 Q5 | 25 | 36% |
| 2020 Q5 | 6 | 27% |
| 2018 Q5 | 68 | 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.