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Audi Q5

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Representative editorial illustration of the Audi Q5; family image, not a trim- or year-specific photograph.

Audi Sedan 2009–2026

Updated Last reviewed September 15, 2026By CarFaultIQ Editorial Team

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Make
Audi
Model
Audi Q5
Year range
2009–2026
Generation
2025–2026 · GU
Vehicle taxonomy
Q5

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Audi Q5 2017–2024 coverage

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Known checks by year range

2021-2024 Archive
Audi Q5: High-Voltage Battery Overheat Risk (2021–2024)

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Coverage status

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Key takeaways

  • This model hub is not a final reliability verdict.

The Audi Q5 is in the CarFaultIQ vehicle directory, but model-specific fault records for it have not been published yet.

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Audi Q5 2017–2024

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Official evidence for this model

Coverage below spans the explicitly mapped model years. Records do not apply to every model year or configuration.

US safety recalls

35 distinct official identifiers · US

Campaigns matched to recorded model years. Only an official VIN check can confirm whether an individual vehicle is affected.

  • 26V266000 — model years 2025

    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.

  • 25V294000 — model years 2022, 2023, 2024

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.

  • 25V080000 — model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Official NHTSA source

Manufacturer communications / TSBs

4,459 distinct official identifiers · US

Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.

  • 11035826 — model years 2025

    This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.

  • 11035796 — model years 2026

    This update delivers functional improvements to connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cyber security, infotainment, and navigation. It also improves overall software stability.

  • 11035837 — model years 2025

    This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).

Official NHTSA source

Canadian recalls

35 distinct official identifiers · CA

Canadian-market records remain separate from US campaigns. Confirm applicability with Transport Canada and the manufacturer.

  • 2026208 — model years 2025

    Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash. Note: This recall affects both Sportback and SUV models. Safety Risk: A seat…

  • 2025369 — model years 2022, 2023, 2024

    Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.

  • 2025244 — model years 2022, 2023, 2024

    Issue: On certain vehicles, the screws for the cylinder head cover could loosen and cause an oil leak. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to…

Official Transport Canada source

US owner complaint reports

1,354 distinct reports · US

Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.

  • ENGINE: 333 reports
  • AIR BAGS: 256 reports
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 216 reports

A report can name several components. Do not add component totals together.

Official NHTSA source

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All published Audi Q5 problems

Problems by year range

2021-2024 1 known issue

Used-car checks

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Recall/safety notes

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