NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi Q5 Sportback

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

1,328

Active records

Recalls

35

Active records

TSBs

4,123

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

0

Injuries

61

Crashes

64

Fires

13

Top reported issues — Audi Q5 Sportback

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Condition issue

316

Operating state

290

Fluid issue

258

Reporting mechanism

227

Safety restraint issue

133

Driver assistance issue

119

Braking behavior

106

Engine behavior

92

Steering behavior

84

Performance issue

82

Noise

55

Vibration/harshness

49

Smell

44

Starting behavior

42

Lighting behavior

39

Thermal issue

38

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

38

Safety restraint behavior

35

Access/entry issue

31

Powering on/off behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

21

Electrical issue

19

Ride/handling behavior

16

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Recent change

8

Electrified system issue

5

HVAC behavior

5

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 16, 2026


I wrote Audi to request escalation of an unresolved issue involving my 2018 Audi Q5, related to Safety Recall 90S9 (NHTSA Campaign 21V947000) for the gateway control module. Summary of the issue: My vehicle recently experienced a complete gateway control module failure due to water intrusion. I lost steering and brake assist warnings while driving, and the vehicle would not restart after being pulled over safely. It was towed first to the nearest Audi mechanic who diagnosed the issue as Recall…

2023 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 12, 2026


2 injured

I was turning left st an intersection. A car just passed and a truck wasn't close coming down the road the collision detection system caused the car to slam to 0. My neck is hurting and my daughter's back is hurting.

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 3, 2026


I had adaptive cruise control on in moderately flowing traffic on the highway. Without warning the adaptive cruise control on it's own turned off/disengaged and slammed on the brakes. I had not changed lanes nor had anyone moved in front of me. The weather was clear. My safety and the safety of those behind me was put at risk. I've taken the vehicle to the dealer and they have not been able to reproduce the issue yet. They inspected the vehicle and took it for an initial 7 mile test…

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 3, 2026


The lane keeping assistance system was engaged as we were traveling at approximately 55 mph and started around a right hand curve. The system aggressively jerked the car to the left and with the wheels on the rumble strip associated with the center double yellow lines. There was traffic flowing the opposite direction and we would have been head to head with an oncoming truck had the driver not stopped the car. The car has been to the dealer, they can not reproduce any issues with the system…

2016 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 1, 2026


1) Rear subframe supports differential, axels, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires 2) If rear suspension fails , above noted assemblies will fall out of the car 3) Yes, dealer and independent garage have inspected and condemned 4) Manufacturer is aware of the problem, 5) No warnings or messages appeared, 6/29/26 at garage for oil change, garage was installing a subframe for another q5 so he was familiar with the issue

2023 AUDI Q5

Filed Jun 29, 2026


CORRECTION to NHTSA COMPLAINT #11745968 The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) did not disengage when the vehicle was placed in gear from P to R to D while/after parked in an incline postion (see DTCs -Bozeman Audi invoice, 6/23/26). The EPB is designed to disengage automatically. There was a dashboard warning light --RED--symbol--brake failure that flashed when the ignition was started. The occupants drove the vehicle approx 50 ft before the vehicle's Automatic EBS and/or Automatic Parking…

2021 AUDI Q5

Filed Jun 29, 2026


I was driving at highway speeds when a Transmission Malfunction warning appeared, and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. Once I was able to pull over and put the vehicle in Park, it completely lost the ability to engage Drive or Reverse, leaving me stranded. Important to note pulling over was difficult as I was on a highway driving ar 70mph speed and trying to locate safe space to stop avoid collusion. My car towed to the nearest dealership for repairs. Audi dealership confirmed the…

2024 AUDI Q5

Filed Jun 28, 2026


I was traveling on the expressway and suddenly my vehicle veered to the right. I immediately looked down to see if there was a lane-keeping assist indicator on and there wasn't. I wasn't exactly sure what was happening as no indicator lights were on. I then noticed the vehicle wasn't keeping the speed and it began slowing down. People began honking at me and a gentleman rolled down his window and yelled, tire. At this point I looked at my driver's side mirror and notice something flapping…

2019 AUDI Q5

Filed Jun 27, 2026


Seat occupancy sensor, it's associated with code B12251B.

2025 AUDI Q5

Filed Jun 26, 2026


The 2025 Audi Q5 has a systemic problem with its Multi Meidia and driver assist features, such as cruise control, side mirrors, back up camera, directional maps, etc, which malfunction at inopportune times causing major distraction while driving. Audi has been aware of the problem since 2025 and had a partial patch available in 2025, but did not inform drivers nor make it available unless requested by vehicle owner. Dealers, such at the dealer we purchased our Audi Q5 from, D-Patrick,…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.