2025 Audi Q5 forward collision avoidance problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2025 Audi Q5 — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
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…”
filed Sep 12, 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…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q5 | 12 | 60% |
| 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 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.