2026 Audi Q5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q5 years
- Not enough data 18th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Audi Q5. That ranks 18th out of 19 Q5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Audi Q5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 Audi Q5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Audi Q5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle has experienced intermittent failures of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems beginning at approximately 150 miles. Warning messages have included Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available, Distance Warning Not Available, and Pre-Sense Malfunction. These failures disable or make…
While driving my 2026 Audi Q5, the instrument cluster display went completely black twice while the vehicle was in motion, eliminating my speedometer and all warning indicators. Separately, during another drive, the vehicle displayed "Suspension: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle" on two occasions…
Vehicle purchased new off the showroom floor with 22 miles, driven locally only and garage kept. At 270 miles, upon starting the vehicle the engine was shaking and idling rough exactly like a misfiring cylinder would. The check engine light immediately turned on and started flashing and the engined…
Other Audi Q5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 Q5 | 42 | 1 |
| 2024 Q5 | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 Q5 | 44 | 5 |
| 2022 Q5 | 22 | 4 |
| 2021 Q5 | 74 | 8 |
| 2020 Q5 | 25 | 6 |
| 2019 Q5 | 52 | 5 |
| 2018 Q5 | 207 | 6 |
| 2017 Q5 | 42 | 5 |
| 2016 Q5 | 77 | 5 |
| 2015 Q5 | 99 | 6 |
| 2014 Q5 | 105 | 5 |
| 2013 Q5 | 89 | 5 |
| 2012 Q5 | 168 | 6 |
| 2011 Q5 | 143 | 5 |
| 2010 Q5 | 100 | 4 |
| 2009 Q5 | 31 | 6 |
| 2008 Q5 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Audi Q5?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Audi Q5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2026 Audi Q5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q5 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.