The 2025 Audi Q5 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (34 reports).
2025 Audi Q5 recalls
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash
Some front seat belts in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, so the driver and front passenger belts may not properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Most common 2025 Audi Q5 problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
The NEW vehicle keeps showing a warning light on the dash saying that the rear wheel bolts are loose two accidents have occurred in a 60 day period, the vehicle has been in for service multiple times and Audi has not found a fix for the safety light warning or found the loose bolts or suspension break issues. The have ignored a vehicle defect notice sent and lawyered up as soon as I said the vehicle was a lemon.
I bought a late model Audi Q5 2025 late February 2026. the one I bought was a loaner with 8K miles on it, list 60k, paid 48K for it. late April, we were in the mountains of western NC and were on a windy 2 lane mountain road after midnight with no cell service and nowhere to pull off. 7 warning lights came on, the most concerning was to immediately pull over and shut off the engine. We could not do this. The steering wheel was shaking and the climate systems shut off. All ABS were non functional. We drove the last half hour to the house, put the car in the garage and figured it would need to be towed the next day. The next morning, I turned it on and all was cleared out. I took it to the
May 30, 2026 - Latching part of rear door lock broken. Had 3 grandchildren in the car at the time. Door would not latch. October 15, 2026 - Park gear would not work properly. Put in park and car would still roll. Hill-hold function also not working. March 24, April 8, August 7 - Front console lights up with warning lights for no reason. Dangerous as you don't know what is working and what is not. Forced us to have car out of commission for over 30 days since purchase on March 6, 2026
On October 14, 2026, while driving my 2025 Audi Q5 on a busy freeway at approximately 57 mph, the vehicle suddenly activated emergency braking and rapidly slowed/stopped without warning. At the same time, the seat belt tightened extremely forcefully around my body, restricting my movement and making it difficult to breathe. The instrument cluster then displayed âEmergency assist: canceled.â I believe the malfunction involved the vehicleâs emergency/driver-assistance braking system and restraint system. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The sudden braking created an immediate risk of a serious rear-end collision because the vehicle unexpectedly slowed/stopped in free
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 & Parasitic Battery Drain: Vehicle experienced exterior lights activating independently during sleep mode and cyclical 300mA to 2.0A parasitic draws. Required warranty replacement of the Central Electrical Control Module (J519), Low Voltage Power Distributor Module (J1282), and primary 12V battery (RO #AUCS214055). Powertrain & Transmission Engagement Failures: Experienced Che
2025 Audi Q5 questions
Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Audi Q5: Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (34), Electrical System (21), Service Brakes (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.