Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Audi Q5 has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
8
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Cont...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX] at around 8:55-8:59 I finalized the paperwork for a purchase of a car, received the keys, d... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Component: 2016 Audi Q5 Available for inspection : UNKNOWN Safety risk: YES The car was just driven... |
| Feb 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS I HAVE RECEIVED FOUR LETTERS FROM AUDI SAYING THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL 1... |
| Dec 13, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS CAR HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) THREE TIMES, ONCE WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, ONCE A... |
| Jun 19, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AUDI USA TODAY STATING THAT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE "AFTER RUN COO... |
| Dec 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NOTHING HAS HAPPENED WITH MY VEHICLE YET. AUDI HAS ISSUED RECALL NHTSA 18V229. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ... |
| Sep 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | SIDE MIRRORS TOTALLY BLOCK VISION AT CERTAIN ANGLES. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DOWNTOWN ... |
| Oct 19, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN STARTING NEW 2016 Q5 PREMIUM PLUS, WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING THAT REAR HATCH IS OPEN, C... |