repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Audi Q5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi Q5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-947 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi Q5 has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control
4Structure
179 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Audi Q5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Wheels: hub
Risk. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Q5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Audi Q5 safety ratings
2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Q5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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#…
2019 Audi q5 drive system malfunction/start stop malfunction. Error code will come on randomly in traffic and when you try to put your foot on the gas it hesitates and you need to push harder on the gas. Car will also lose acceleration power and take longer to reach desired speed. Drive system…
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