Audi Q5 problems by year
1,308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 17 Audi Q5 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 1 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 | 42 | 5 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 21 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 69 | 8 | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 22 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2019 | 49 | 5 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Most complained | 197 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2017 | 42 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 77 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2015 | 97 | 6 | Engine | |
| 2014 | 105 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2013 | 89 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2012 Most complained | 168 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 | 142 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2010 | 99 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2009 | 30 | 6 | Air Bags |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Audi.