Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi Q5, the most recent reported on April 24, 2026 (Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (24 complaints), followed by electrical system (21).

How many 2025 Audi Q5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 46 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Audi Q5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Audi Q5 recalls

Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · reported April 24, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 7,425 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
The risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance24
Electrical system21
Service brakes11
Engine6
Lane departure6
Unknown or other5
Air bags4
Seat belts4
Power train3
Vehicle speed control3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported
The NEW vehicle keeps showing a warning light on the dash saying that the rear wheel bolts are loose two accidents have occurred in a 60 day period, the vehicle has been in for service multiple times and Audi has not found a fix for the safety light warning or found the loose bolts or suspension break issues. The have…

Oct 17, 2026 · Electrical system
I bought a late model Audi Q5 2025 late February 2026. the one I bought was a loaner with 8K miles on it, list 60k, paid 48K for it. late April, we were in the mountains of western NC and were on a windy 2 lane mountain road after midnight with no cell service and nowhere to pull off. 7 warning lights came on, the…

Oct 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
May 30, 2026 - Latching part of rear door lock broken. Had 3 grandchildren in the car at the time. Door would not latch. October 15, 2026 - Park gear would not work properly. Put in park and car would still roll. Hill-hold function also not working. March 24, April 8, August 7 - Front console lights up with warning…

Oct 14, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
On October 14, 2026, while driving my 2025 Audi Q5 on a busy freeway at approximately 57 mph, the vehicle suddenly activated emergency braking and rapidly slowed/stopped without warning. At the same time, the seat belt tightened extremely forcefully around my body, restricting my movement and making it difficult to…

Sep 12, 2026 · Service brakes
Brake Electronics Control Unit Failure (DTC U041800): Logged active diagnostic code U041800 (implausible signal in address 812C). Dealership records confirm no permanent remedy exists, with software patches delayed into Q3 2026, leaving active braking and electronic system faults unaddressed. Electrical Grid Collapse…

Q5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	4	22	4	1
2023	5	44	6	1
2024	4	20	0	0
2025	1	46	3	0
2026	0	4	0	0

Across all years, the 2018 Q5 has the most complaints (208). All Audi Q5 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi Q5, the most recent reported on April 24, 2026 (Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?: Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (24 complaints), followed by electrical system (21).
How many 2025 Audi Q5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 46 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.