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2025 Audi Q5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Audi Q5 has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
6Lane departure
4Air bags
4Power train
4Seat belts
3Vehicle speed control
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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.
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
2025 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
2025 Audi Q5 safety ratings
2025 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: Standard
In owners' words
What Q5 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Emergency assist engages. Randomly while driving at highway speed Car starts pulling to right by itself and slowing down. In 5 seconds control can de gained by driver intervention Dealer has twice 2 appointment to fix and still can’t fix it. This is widely reported on the internet and is a know…
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…
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.…
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