KnownCarProblems2019 Audi Q5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q5, most often about the electrical (23% of complaints). It is 10th of 18 Q5 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Audi Q5 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 23%2017 and newer Audi vehicles with rear cross traffic alert and possibly those with just Audi pre-sense are extremely frequently generating false positives when reversing. The system is incorrectly sensing an object and activating the parking brake to avoid a collision. This results in a sudden vehicle jerk, brakes…
Vehicle keeps stating safety system malfunction. The passenger airbag continues to turn on and off while driving. Even when manually shut off through glove box, the alert continues to occur while driving.
Engine
9 complaints · 17%Steering
7 complaints · 14%Driving at highway speeds on interstate 79 just outside of charlestown wv, the alarms in the car went off and a "steering malfunction", "stop the car immediately" messages were displayed. The car lost all power steering ability. It was an extremely dangerous and thankfully the road was not heavily traveled when this…
Audi Q5 prestige, 2019. Problem with active lane keeping assist. Keeping the car in the middle of the line works perfectly. The problem is with the driver attention detection. The system says I am not driving, even I just (15 seconds) have change the line, my self with blinkers! Alert comes up every minute on straight…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%2017 and newer Audi vehicles with rear cross traffic alert and possibly those with just Audi pre-sense are extremely frequently generating false positives when reversing. The system is incorrectly sensing an object and activating the parking brake to avoid a collision. This results in a sudden vehicle jerk, brakes…
Transmission
6 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the catastrophic transmission failure message was displayed and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into manual third gear. The vehicle was waiting to be towed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q5. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and with the engine idling, she exit the vehicle, and moments later the vehicle erroneously began to drive forward and crashed into an office building. During the crash, no injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not…
Speed control
5 complaints · 10%This vehicle has active lane assist. There is a control that sends an alarm to prevent drivers from attempting to drive without hands on the wheel. This car is generating frequent false alerts (eg driving with hands on the wheel). It is most common on straight roads, but can happen every few minutes. This is extremely…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 10%Vehicle keeps stating safety system malfunction. The passenger airbag continues to turn on and off while driving. Even when manually shut off through glove box, the alert continues to occur while driving.
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Audi Q5 recalls
Body and structure: body
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 21, 2022. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90s9.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: body
Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66k8.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: hub
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Audi Q5
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi Q5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); engine (9 complaints); steering (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q5 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 8, 2021 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Audi Q5?
- It is 10th of 18 Q5 model years by number of complaints, with 52 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.