2019 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
40
Recalls
3
Crashes
5
Severe
8

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V473000 Jun 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V416000 Jun 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V277000 Apr 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Summary: The turbocharger on my 2019 Audi Q5 failed prematurely. The initial check engine light and loss of per...

Suspension
Jan 2026

The motor mounts and control arms are defective. The defective motor mounts that secure the engine causes the engine to shake resulting in collapse w...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Nov 2025

Turbo Charger Failed. Lost power for driving and Car Start Stop function failed, quit completely. 2. Fluid leaking in the Motor Mounts. 3. Rear passen...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Aug 2025

Subject: Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) – Airbag Safety Concern Description of the Problem: The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS...

Exterior Lighting
Jul 2025

The right back up light is defective. This light is in the right rear light housing that sits in the rear bumper. The defective light indicator came o...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

During a rain storm a water egress issue damaged my comfort control module. An issue identified for many Audi Q5 vehicles; however my VIN for some re...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2025

The problem was a turbocharger in my 2019 Audi Q5. The repair was done in January of 2023 by Audi North Houston / Sewell (17815 North Freeway, Housto...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2025

When I'm waiting to turn and have to almost stop, there is a lag when I accelerate causing the anticipated time to make the turn longer than expected....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2025

Getting a message DRIVER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PLEASE CONTACT SERVICE, I went to a specialized European mechanic and he informed me that the OEM TURBOCH...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2024

I was coming to a stop. No objects were in front of me. At about 5mph I was violently thrown forward as the car applied full braking. I do not recall...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Audi Q5 has 40 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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