2025 Audi Q5 problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2025 Audi Q5 with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance accounts for 32.4% of them, the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 18.1%.
Complaints105
Crashes6
Fires0
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Forward collision avoidance 32.4% · 34
Electrical system 18.1% · 19
Service brakes 9.5% · 10
Lane departure 8.6% · 9
Engine 5.7% · 6
Air bags 3.8% · 4
Seat belts 3.8% · 4
Unknown or other 3.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Audi Q5 in this data, 2025 draws comparatively few complaints; 2018 is the outlier year.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 6,005 miles.
In owners' own words
Two weeks after purchase, experienced multiple, random driver assistance failures. After attempting to repair issue once unsuccessfully, The dealership was unable to provide a second service appointment for two and a half months. Was explained all 2025 Audis were having issues, so couldnât get car in any sooner. Before that second scheduled service appointment and while driving in traffic, the brakes failed. Service brakes
Adaptive cruise control not working....,Intermitently shutting off. This is coinciding with numerous engine, oil and gas warning lights going off in the Audi MMI system. Lead tech at Audi dealership in Norwell MA is telling me that this is a well known issue with the 2025 Audi Q5 needing a software update that will not be available until sometime in the 3rd quarter Electrical system
Fault P003A00 (Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor). Vehicle suffered a catastrophic power failure (Limp Mode) on Day 2 of ownership. Total loss of acceleration while in traffic. Manufacturer admits it is a 'known software issue' with no current fix, creating an extreme collision risk for the driver." Vehicle is at dealership since Feb 4th, 2026 Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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