Worst 2019 Audi Q5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi Q5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | — | 39,667 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 6,250 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 1,350 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Audi Q5
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~602,103 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
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 loosen and detach from the vehicle.
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 frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
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.
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2019 Audi Q5 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi Q5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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