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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-AUDI-Q5 NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2019 · Audi

Audi Q5 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 46 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
7.6 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Q5?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
10 reports · fails ~39,667 mi · avg $850
moderate
steering
7 reports · fails ~6,250 mi · avg $700
severe
powertrain
5 reports · fails ~33,000 mi · avg $2,500
severe
engine
4 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
seatbelts
4 reports · avg $500
severe
cruise control
3 reports · fails ~2,400 mi · avg $600
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Q5 · seatbelts Crash
During a rear end collision, the vehicle, a 2019 Audi q5, was stopped, stationary, on a city street at a signal and struck in the rear by another vehicle going approx. 30-40 MPH. Both rear seat passengers in the Audi sustained significant lower back injury and ongoing back pain…
2019 Q5 · steering
2019 q5 - less than 8,000 miles. Power steering failed. Thankfully was not on the main road, but this is a life threatening fault and possess serious risks. I was reversing the vehicle in my parking and the steering failed. Thereafter, got it towed to bell Audi at edison.
12/13/2020 · at 7,900 mi · NHTSA ODI #11383261.0 · see steering pattern →
2019 Q5 · electrical
My vehicle does a few things that are dangerous. Number 1 the emergency brake went on automatically when I was driving the parkway in New Jersey telling me to watch my surroundings. I was driving late in the evening and no cars were in my immediate distance. Another issue, the…
2019 Q5 · body
I've just completed a telephone call to schedule a recall repair, but I was told by the service center that the parts needed to repair to vehicle aren't available and they have no idea when they'll arrive. I just find this to be very unsatisfactory when Audi knows their best…
11/13/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11279816.0
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Active recalls showing 3 of 3

severe NHTSA 19V473000 June 19, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
severe NHTSA 19V277000 April 8, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
severe NHTSA 19V416000 June 5, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Audi Q5 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Audi Q5 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2019 Audi Q5?

The 2019 Audi Q5 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Audi Q5?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 10 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 39,667 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 39,667 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Audi Q5 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Audi Q5?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 46 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Audi/Q5. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Audi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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