2025 Audi Q5 problems & reliability
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 22 | 55% |
| Electrical System → | 18 | 45% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 20% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 15% |
| Engine | 5 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
What owners report
“On XXX at approximately 5:00 PM, my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX]) initiated an unprovoked forward collision warning and emergency braking intervention while I was traveling at approximately 57–58 mph on [XXX]. Road conditions were clear and dry. Weather was sunny. Adaptive Cruise Control was not activated. I was the sole…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 31, 2026
“•XXX: Purchased new 2025 Audi Q5. •XXX Dashboard displayed "Check Tire Pressure" warning for all tires. •XXX: Service at Audi Marin - Reported hatch malfunction, tire pressure concerns, and repeated rollback after brake release during service visit. •XXX: Vehicle displayed "P Not Possible. Risk of Rolling Away"…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 30, 2026
“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. Upon returning the car for this work, the adaptive cruise control would shut itself off on the way to the dealer. They could not replicate…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
793 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
TSB_2081477_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
TSB_2082223_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
TSB_2082846_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2026
This bulletin provides informatoinw hen the driver assist systems and traffice sign recognition is sometimes inoperable; DTC U198C00; U147C00, U194E00.
TSB_2081403_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
This bulletin is an aid supportin gthe combined softare update 03.11.00/C (28.14.01) KD2*.
TSB_2082226_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully; SW version 0231 on DA 0046.
TSB_2080913_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a high-pitched noise in the interior and from the headlights.
TSB_2081878_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
TSB_2061464_12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Audi Q5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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