2025 Audi Q5 electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Audi Q5 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
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…”
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…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
TSB_2081477_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
TSB_2082223_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026This 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, 2026This 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, 2026This 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
Electrical System problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q5 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Q5 | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 Q5 | 6 | 29% |
| 2021 Q5 | 25 | 36% |
| 2020 Q5 | 6 | 27% |
| 2019 Q5 | 11 | 22% |
| 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 2025 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.