2025 Audi Q5 recalls and problems

The 2025 Audi Q5 has 1 recall and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

2026 Audi Q5
Pictured: a 2026 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2026 Audi Q5 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 Q5 model years — 11th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
49complaints
3crashes
0fires
3injuries
12,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Seat Belts

Apr 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · 7,425 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance25
Electrical System22
Service Brakes12
Engine8
Lane Departure6
Unknown or other5
Air Bags4
Power Train4
Seat Belts4
Vehicle Speed Control3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Audi Q5 years

2009: 31 complaints20092010: 100 complaints2011: 143 complaints20112012: 168 complaints2013: 89 complaints20132014: 105 complaints2015: 100 complaints20152016: 78 complaints2017: 42 complaints20172018: 209 complaints2092019: 53 complaints20192020: 25 complaints2021: 75 complaints20212022: 22 complaints2023: 46 complaints20232024: 20 complaints2025: 49 complaints20252026: 4 complaints20264

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Audi Q5, the latest from Apr 24, 2026 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (25), electrical system (22), service brakes (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.