2025 Audi Q5 problems & reliability
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Sep 21, 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 components.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 23 | 55% |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 45% |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 24% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 14% |
| Engine | 5 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% |
| Unknown / Other | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“Brake Electronics Control Unit Failure (DTC U041800): Logged active diagnostic code U041800 (implausible signal in address 812C). Dealership records confirm no permanent remedy exists, with software patches delayed into Q3 2026, leaving active braking and electronic system faults unaddressed. Electrical Grid Collapse…”
Service Brakes · filed Sep 12, 2026
“Mileage at time of incident: Approximately 4,000 miles Date of incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Incident description: My vehicle was in neutral while going through an automatic car wash, as instructed. When the exit signal indicated it was clear to proceed, with my foot on the brake, I shifted into drive. The vehicle…”
Unknown / Other · filed Aug 27, 2026
“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…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
836 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides information for new Key User pairing for all PPX vehicles with Audi connect.
TSB_2083135_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning does not cool the interior.
TSB_2079080_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be adapted.
TSB_2078794_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
This bulletin provides infomriaont when there are various faults, and no DoIO diagnosis.
TSB_2083124_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
TSB_2082976_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This bulletin provides information when Digital Key activation cannot be completed with Audi connect.
TSB_2077331_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a parking aid fault when the combustion engine is running, DTC DA0009 is stored.
TSB_2083116_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully.
TSB_2083113_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
TSB_2081477_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Audi Q5?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.