Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Audi q5 has 5 recalls, 42 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
42
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V947000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill i...
19V416000
WHEELS:HUB
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and deta...
19V473000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's ...
19V737000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may l...
19V277000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | am writing to report a very concerning safety issue with my 2019 Audi Q5 and to request guidance on ... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the veh... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The motor mounts and control arms are defective. The defective motor mounts that secure the engine ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Summary: The turbocharger on my 2019 Audi Q5 failed premature... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Subject: Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) – Airbag Safety Concern Description of the Prob... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The right back up light is defective. This light is in the right rear light housing that sits in the... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Turbo Charger Failed. Lost power for driving and Car Start Stop function failed, quit completely. 2.... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During a rain storm a water egress issue damaged my comfort control module. An issue identified for... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I'm waiting to turn and have to almost stop, there is a lag when I accelerate causing the antic... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was coming to a stop. No objects were in front of me. At about 5mph I was violently thrown forward... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Getting a message DRIVER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PLEASE CONTACT SERVICE, I went to a specialized Europea... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | ENGINE | The hydraulic engine motor mounts have failed at 45,000 miles |
| Apr 10, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CHECKED AND CONFIRMED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE LIGHT ON CHECKED AND FOUND FAULTS STORED FOR P33... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Clock spring I drive a 2019 Volkswagen Audi Q5. My vehicle was serviced on [XXX]. After the service ... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | Seat belt would not release. The first dozen or so times it was extremely difficult to get it to rel... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle does a few things that are dangerous. Number 1 the emergency brake went on automatically ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I was driving on the highway in the early morning hours and several warnings appeared stating that t... |
| Jun 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof exploded--no sign of rock (not near overpass), gun shot, bird,etc. It just blew up at highw... |
| May 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have a 2019 Audi Q5 with under 24k miles over the past 4 years of new vehicle ownership. There ha... |
| May 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The right rear tail light assembly module which regulates the backup and braking light has not been ... |