2025 AUDI Q5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 AUDI Q5
The 2025 AUDI Q5 has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings (6 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2025 AUDI Q5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 AUDI Q5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2025 AUDI Q5
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 AUDI Q5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I periodically receive warnings for adaptive light malfunctions, headlight assistant malfunctions, active lane assist malfunctions, traffic sign recognition malfunctions, adaptive cruise assist malfunctions, and high beam assist malfunctions. The Audi dealer confirmed these issues and stated a solution is being worked on but currently not available since it appears to be a software issue. These warnings first appeared within the first 250 miles and has continued to periodically appear. These issues are available for inspection. The malfunctions jeopardize the safety measures which are standard on the car.
I periodically receive warnings for adaptive light malfunctions, headlight assistant malfunctions, active lane assist malfunctions, traffic sign recognition malfunctions, adaptive cruise assist malfunctions, and high beam assist malfunctions. The Audi dealer confirmed these issues and stated a solution is being worked on but currently not available since it appears to be a software issue. These warnings first appeared within the first 250 miles and has continued to periodically appear. These issues are available for inspection. The malfunctions jeopardize the safety measures which are standard on the car.
I periodically receive warnings for adaptive light malfunctions, headlight assistant malfunctions, active lane assist malfunctions, traffic sign recognition malfunctions, adaptive cruise assist malfunctions, and high beam assist malfunctions. The Audi dealer confirmed these issues and stated a solution is being worked on but currently not available since it appears to be a software issue. These warnings first appeared within the first 250 miles and has continued to periodically appear. These issues are available for inspection. The malfunctions jeopardize the safety measures which are standard on the car.
I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following systems: SOS, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Front Assist/Distance Warning, Lane Change Warning, Proactive Occupant Protection, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Light, Emergency Assist, High-Beam Assistant, Lane Departure Warning, and Distance Warning. These systems intermittently fail and become unavailable, triggering dashboard alerts and warning messages.Despite multiple repair attempts, the same failures continue to reoccur. The dealership has acknowledged the issue and stated that a fix exists; however, they advised that the necessary repair parts or software will not be available for approximately 3–6 months. I was instructed to take the vehicle back and continue driving it until the fix becomes available.I am extremely concerned about operating a vehicle with known unresolved safety defects affecting numerous driver assistance and crash prevention systems. The repeated failure of these systems significantly impacts the safe operation, reliability, and value of the vehicle. I am requesting investigation into this matter and the delay in providing a timely repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following systems: SOS, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Active Front Assist/Distance Warning, Lane Change Warning, Proactive Occupant Protection, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Light, Emergency Assist, High-Beam Assistant, Lane Departure Warning, and Distance Warning. These systems intermittently fail and become unavailable, triggering dashboard alerts and warning messages.Despite multiple repair attempts, the same failures continue to reoccur. The dealership has acknowledged the issue and stated that a fix exists; however, they advised that the necessary repair parts or software will not be available for approximately 3–6 months. I was instructed to take the vehicle back and continue driving it until the fix becomes available.I am extremely concerned about operating a vehicle with known unresolved safety defects affecting numerous driver assistance and crash prevention systems. The repeated failure of these systems significantly impacts the safe operation, reliability, and value of the vehicle. I am requesting investigation into this matter and the delay in providing a timely repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 2025 AUDI Q5
The 2025 AUDI Q5 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 AUDI Q5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 AUDI Q5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2080614_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the Head-up display is not working, DTC B2038F0 and B200009.
TSB_2080613_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when irregularities prsent when performing the KD2 combined softare update on Diagnostic address 8117+006C.
TSB_2079976_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there is no audio output from MMI entertainment when the vehicle is started on occasion.
TSB_2079927_2 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides a software update when the exhaust emissions warning lamplights up - DTC P050A; 2.0 ltr. 4-cyl. TFSI.
TSB_2079998_3 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on a combined software update that addresses a drive system fault in the instrument cluster; DTC P071100.
TSB_2080044_2 — POWER TRAIN
This bulleitn provides information when the position "P" cannot be selected, or the yellow engine warning lamp lights up; DTC P288B00, P1D4700.
TSB_2080077_2 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a software update to address a drive system fault in the instrument cluster; DTC P-66700.
TSB_2078793_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when a vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
TSB_2077738_5 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides informatoinw hen the rear lid does not close and opens again.
TSB_2080044_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulleitn provides information when the position "P" cannot be selected, or the yellow engine warning lamp lights up; DTC P288B00, P1D4700.
Showing 10 of 33 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 AUDI Q5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q5
- 2020 AUDI Q5 — 33 complaints
- 2021 AUDI Q5 — 95 complaints
- 2022 AUDI Q5 — 17 complaints
- 2023 AUDI Q5 — 54 complaints
- 2024 AUDI Q5 — 26 complaints
- 2025 AUDI Q5 (current)
- 2026 AUDI Q5 — 0 complaints