2024 Audi Q5 forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2024 Audi Q5 — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. The dealership confirmed the issue but only blamed a dirty sensor for the issue.The problem persisted even with cleaned sensor for another 6…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“The vehicle exhibits multiple, unresolved safety-critical defects across software and mechanical systems that create an unpredictable and dangerous driving environment. Despite multiple repair attempts, the manufacturer has failed to certify the vehicle as safe for operation. 1. Critical ADAS…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 23 | 55% |
| 2023 Q5 | 13 | 30% |
| 2022 Q5 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 Q5 | 10 | 14% |
| 2020 Q5 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 Q5 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 Q5 | 18 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.