2019 Audi Q5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Audi Q5 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).

5Recalls
53Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2019 Audi Q5 recalls

Liquid Can Shut Down Power Module and Cut Engine Power

Recall 21V947Dec 8, 2021288,991 vehicles affected

Liquid from a spill in the rear seat, or water entering through an insufficient underbody body seam, can penetrate the gateway control module and cause it to shut down.

Rear Wheel Trim Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard

Recall 19V737Oct 16, 2019174,278 vehicles affected

The rear wheel arch trim on certain Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Passenger Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash

Recall 19V473Jun 19, 201928 vehicles affected

Some vehicles have an instrument panel carrier that may break during a crash in which the passenger frontal airbag deploys, because of an incorrect weld.

Loose Wheel Arch Trim Can Detach and Cause Road Debris

Recall 19V416Jun 5, 2019126,161 vehicles affected

The wheel arch cover trim on certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles may loosen and come off while driving.

Brake master cylinder may fail, causing sudden brake loss

Recall 19V277Apr 8, 201912,645 vehicles affected

The brake master cylinder casting in these vehicles may be too short.

Most common 2019 Audi Q5 problems

Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System13
Engine10
Service Brakes8
Steering7
Power Train6
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Seat Belts5
Unknown Or Other5
Structure4

What owners report

2026-10-25, Service Brakes
In my daughter’s driveway with my foot on the brake, my vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without warning. I immediately pressed the brake pedal firmly and kept my foot on the brake, but the vehicle continued moving forward and would not stop. The vehicle crossed the street and entered the neighbor’s lawn heading towards a large tree. I managed to steer away from the tree and the neighboring house and return to the street. The vehicle then continued through a stop sign. I made a left to avoid another house and continued traveling one tenth of a mile before the vehicle finally came to a stop. Throughout the incident, my foot remained pressed on the brake pedal. Steering was very diffic
2026-09-16, Power Train
The vehicle is experiencing an issue withe the All-Wheel Drive system where its function is affected by an issue Audi calls Shutter or Shudder. The degradation in this system's performance is characterized by drive system torque oscillations when the steering wheel is turned. A hazardous condition is introduced when the AWD system is required for traction control and the system either outputs oscillatory torque, or binds up at a time where smooth torque at each wheel is required to provide traction and directional control (e.g. snow and ice or rain conditions). Audi has stated that they do not consider this a safety issue. Audi is aware of the issue and has released a Technical Service Bull
2026-09-16, Engine
Received a malfunction drive train alert on a 2019 Audi with approximately 66,000 miles at the time. Took it in to have it addressed and was advised it needed a new Turbo. The turbo has since been replaced. However, a vehicle with very low miles should not be having any drive train issues. There is a class action lawsuit against Audi for the same issue. However my vehicle was not included. This is a known issue with Audi.
2026-09-02, Service Brakes
Severe consequential safety defect involving total anti-lock braking system (ABS) failure stemming from a manufacturer recall defect and volatile CAN-bus network conditions during repair. This vehicle has less than 7,500 miles and has been grounded at an authorized dealership, Audi Brooklyn- Lic# [XXX], 700 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, for exactly 20 days since being flatbed-towed on [XXX], due to total power failure caused by the known manufacturing defect of clogged sunroof drains flooding the critical interior electrical network. The dealership replaced the comfort control module under the VIN recall warranty. However, during the dealer's active programming phase of this recall com
2026-07-26, Visibility/Wiper
2019 Audi Q5 had the hardware fail which controls the rear view camera (controls other functions too) It's known as the MMI and the replaced part says "MIB2 Main-Unit" on the housing. I have the old part that the dealer replaced in my possession. Dealer confirmed the part was broken and would require replacement. not having a rear camera impacts safety in parking lots, backing in to streets etc, as well as increased risk of backing off the road esp in tight settings. there was no initial warning - it 100% stopped working then would give some warnings or random short term use the past 3 months while scheduling replacement. Completely unreliable for day to day safety, as we back on to a

2019 Audi Q5 questions

Does the 2019 Audi Q5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2019 Audi Q5: Liquid Can Shut Down Power Module and Cut Engine Power; Rear Wheel Trim Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Passenger Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash; Loose Wheel Arch Trim Can Detach and Cause Road Debris; Brake master cylinder may fail, causing sudden brake loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi Q5?

Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Engine (10), Service Brakes (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Audi Q5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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