2025 Audi Q5 Problems
Shopping for a used 2025 Audi Q5? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 26 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB the most reported area.
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This 2025 Audi Q5 has 26 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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2025 Audi Q5 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2025 Audi Q5. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2025 Audi Q5 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Audi Q5 has 26 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Q5
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 26
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 26
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 25 / 27
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electric range (miles)
- 390
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Audi Q5 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Audi Q5?
The 2025 Audi Q5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Audi Q5
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Audi Q5 are concentrated in the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system, with 15 reports. Electrical faults and brake system issues also appear frequently. Crash-related complaints are minimal, with only 1 report.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for the highest number of complaints among all components.
- Electrical faults are the second most reported issue, with 11 complaints.
- Brake system problems are noted in 6 complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Electrical Faults
- Brake System
Full breakdown
All 2025 Audi Q5 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I am reporting a safety-related defect involving my 2025 Audi vehicle. Shortly after leasing the vehicle in 09/2025, I experienced electrical and system malfunctions while driving, including warning lights, intermittent adaptive cruise control malfunctions, erratic acceleration, …
My car was not operating effectively and was displaying many dash lights. I brought it to the local Audi dealership and they kept it for several days - they did a software update but most of the dash lights stayed on. They did an investigation and diagnostic review and they told…
Randomly the MMI screens are blank. This means I have no speedometer, I cannot see my fuel level and there is no audio, such as blinker indicator.
My vehicle has now experienced a serious electrical malfunction a few times, including one again today. Each time, the car suddenly loses power and drops to 40 mph, the steering wheel shakes, and all warning lights come on. This is extremely dangerous and puts my safety—and the s…
The ADAS is not working properly. Adaptive cruise control, emergency assist, lane departure, active front assist, distance warning, traffic sign recognition, adaptive light, etc. are all not working. The check engine light is illuminated, the key fob would not open car (not a bat…
There appears to be a software problem with the car. On the display, there are malfunction messages about the airbags and safety features.
Check engine light is on almost constantly on my car. It might turn off and stay that way for a couple of days, but always comes on again. Dealership had made two attempts to "fix" it by just clearing the faults. However, according to the service department the reason why check e…
The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the panoramic sunroof glass exploded without impact. The contact pulled over at a pit stop to inspect the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact resumed normal driving with shards of …
The vehicle triggers the braking system when there is nothing in the road, this has happened when turning across traffic, into parking lots, and when just driving on a road. Luckily this has not caused a crash yet but it has a high likelihood of causing a crash if not properly fi…
After the automatic start/stop system engages, the engine stalls and completely shuts off shortly after the vehicle begins moving again. This occurs after the vehicle restarts and travels only a few feet. When the stall happens, the vehicle loses power and the engine stops functi…
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 co…
The air bag keeps showing it's not working and that's it's turned off, there's a driving system malfunction, and warning lamp flashing emissions-related fault malfunction are not working. It is a brand-new car and after 2 months, all the malfunction lights keep showing so we went…
I periodically receive warnings for adaptive light malfunctions, headlight assistant malfunctions, active lane assist malfunctions, traffic sign recognition malfunctions, adaptive cruise assist malfunctions, and high beam assist malfunctions. The Audi dealer confirmed these issu…
I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety systems.While driving, the vehicle displays warnings and disables the following…
The audi presense seems to be too sensitive and it is available for inspection. There have been 3 times that I've been at a complete stop in the middle of the intersection waiting for the opposing traffic to stop so I can turn left and suddenly the car brakes, seat belts engage a…
I bought the car on September 2, 2025. The car has been in the dealer 5 times. The last one started on December 2, 2025, and still in the dealer as of today (January 8, 2026) no solution has been found. Most of the time is having problem with the technology in the car. I cann…
When attempting to accelerate rapidly (I.e. passing gear) the engine immediately begins to lose power. Audi dealer investigated and determined it was “TURBO LAG”. This situation happened multiple times at different speeds. When trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle or to m…
* Primary Component: Forward Collision Avoidance * Secondary Component (if available): Electrical System / Lane Departure Step 3: The Incident Description (Copy & Paste below) > Summary of Safety Defect: > The vehicle is experiencing a critical, recurring failure of the Advanced…
On December 22nd i got into the vehicle and a few errors popped up which consisted of “loose wheel warning malfunction” “brakes: limited functionality drive with causation” “active front assist and emergency assist unavailable”. I called the nearest dealer and was told it’s ok to…
I MOVED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND PUSHED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. HOWEVER WHEN THE POLICE DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT THE BRAKES WERE WORKING PROPERLY.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Audi Q5.
Safety recalls
2025 Audi Q5 recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q5. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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Questions
2025 Audi Q5 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 26 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2025 Audi Q5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (15 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (11 complaints). #3: Brake System (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Audi Q5?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Audi Q5?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Audi Q5, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 26 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2025 Audi Q5. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Audi Q5?▾
The 2025 Audi Q5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Audi Q5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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