NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

Complaints

11,657

Active records

Recalls

227

Active records

TSBs

13,008

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

410

Crashes

419

Fires

212

Top reported issues — Audi

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

2,693

Condition issue

2,491

Reporting mechanism

2,039

Fluid issue

1,325

Safety restraint issue

1,245

Engine behavior

1,009

Driver assistance issue

976

Performance issue

946

Lighting behavior

915

Electrical issue

747

Braking behavior

705

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

668

Noise

561

Steering behavior

551

Thermal issue

535

Infotainment behavior

525

Vibration/harshness

495

Powering on/off behavior

388

Starting behavior

282

Safety restraint behavior

278

Access/entry issue

276

Smell

238

Ride/handling behavior

130

Recent change

124

Wiper/washer behavior

93

HVAC behavior

85

Electrified system issue

80

Communication/network issue

41

Charging behavior

19

Most-reported Audi models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

A4 Quattro

3,091

2

A4

2,994

3

A6 Quattro

1,735

4

A6

1,638

5

Q5

1,379

6

SQ5

1,375

7

Q7

1,016

8

SQ7

1,016

9

A3 Quattro

977

10

A3

880

11

S4

589

12

A5 Quattro

459

13

TT Quattro

423

14

TT RS Quattro

418

15

TTS Quattro

418

Browse all Audi models

All Audi models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

100100 Quattro200200 Quattro8080 Quattro9090 QuattroA3A3 QuattroA3 Sportback e-tronA4A4 allroadA4 QuattroA5A5 QuattroA5 SportbackA6A6 allroadA6 QuattroA7 QuattroA7 SportbackA8A8 QuattroallroadAllroad QuattroCabrioletCoupe Quattroe-tron GTe-tron Quattroe-tron SportbackQ3Q3 QuattroQ4 e-tronQ4 e-tron SportbackQ5Q5 PHEVQ5 SportbackQ7Q8Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron SportbackR8RS e-tron GTRS e-tron GT PerformanceRS Q8RS3RS4RS5RS5 SportbackRS6RS6 AvantRS7RS7 SportbackS e-tron GTS3S4S5S5 SportbackS6S7S7 SportbackS8SQ5SQ5 SportbackSQ7SQ8SQ8 e-tronSQ8 e-tron SportbackTTTT QuattroTT RS QuattroTTS QuattroV8 Quattro

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 AUDI SQ5

Filed May 28, 2026


Brake booster issue

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed May 27, 2026


I purchased a new 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback on 4/13/2026. I brought my car home that day and then had to go to the hospital for surgery so didn't drive my car for two weeks. I get in my car after a couple of weeks and the engine light came on and didn't come off I took it into Audi on May 7th. Audi said I could pick up my car on Monday May 11th and said the car battery was charged and I should be good. I brought my car home and then didn't drive it again for a week. I got in my car again and…

2019 AUDI A8

Filed May 27, 2026


COMPLAINT: Authorized dealer non-compliance with NHTSA Compliance Recall 25V900 (Rearview Camera Software, FMVSS No. 111). Vehicle is a 2019 Audi A8 subject to Recall 25V900, issued by the manufacturer in January 2026. The recall work was scheduled with an authorized Audi dealer in Southern California by telephone. The dealership representative confirmed an appointment for April 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM and represented that the service would take approximately two hours. The appointment was then…

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed May 27, 2026


The airbag light and the driving assistance warning lights appeared on the dashboard randomly one day. I took the vehicle to the dealership (Audi of Columbia), where they kept it for a week and said the software needed to be updated. They updated it multiple times, but the car would not complete the update until the last attempt. When I picked up the car, they reported that several other 2025 Q5 (new model) vehicles were being brought in for the same issue. When I picked up the car, there were…

2024 AUDI Q5

Filed May 25, 2026


The component that failed was the tire/wheel system on a rental vehicle from Enterprise. While driving on a dry highway in New Mexico, a tire pressure warning light appeared. Because we were in a remote area, we stopped at the nearest gas station and added air to the tire. After adding air, the warning light temporarily turned off, so I believed the issue was low tire pressure. However, while continuing to drive, the warning light came back on. We were traveling through an isolated area where…

2022 AUDI Q7

Filed May 25, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I drove home after shopping, opened my garage door by remote, and pulled into the garage. I placed the vehicle in park, and shut off the engine via push button. I retrieved my purse from the passenger seat and exited the vehicle. I exited the vehicle with the intent of retrieving my shopping bags from the rear hatch. As I walked towards the rear of the vehicle I noticed my next-door neighbor had stopped at the end of my driveway with the driver’s window down. I did not make it to the hatch…

2018 AUDI Q7

Filed May 23, 2026


I AM GETTING FRONT LEFT SIDE MARKER LIGHT FAULTY PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR 2018 AUDI Q7. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND SEE IF I AM QUALIFIED TO GET THIS REPLACED BY AUDI. APPARENTLY, THE REPLACING THE LAMP ISN'T EASY BUT WOUDL REQUIRE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE LIGHTING FIXTURE WHICH COULD COST OVER $2K. THANK YOU.

2025 AUDI A5

Filed May 23, 2026


driving vehicle down the highway with the cruise control on and it will suddenly slam on the brakes. decreasing the speed rapidly almost causing a rear end accident. Has been brought to drealer for repairs 5 times with no results still does it . to;d repair coming in 3rd quater of 2026 vehicle is dangerous to drive appears to be a problem with these cars do not believe ours is a isolated condition. feel vehicle should not be driven on road Does not give any indication that its going to happen…

2025 AUDI S5

Filed May 23, 2026


all driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident. Dealer and Audi are aware of problem have tried to fix twice and tell me at present there is no fix. possible software update in future? Vehicle has not been inspected by insurance or anyone other than…

2015 AUDI Q5

Filed May 22, 2026


Vehicle failed inspection due to premature rust perforation damage of rear subframe caused by a plastic cover trapping water against the metal. Vehicle otherwise passed inspection.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.