Audi Q5 recalls
NHTSA's records list 27 safety recalls covering the Audi Q5 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2009-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2025 Audi Q5 recalls 1
- Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Component: seat belts. 7,425 vehicles potentially affected.
2024 Audi Q5 recalls 4
- Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
Component: engine. 89,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 20,201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
Component: engine. 89,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 20,201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 4,616 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Audi Q5 recalls 4
- Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
Component: engine. 89,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 20,201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 4,616 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Audi Q5 recalls 8
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 20,201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
Component: engine and engine cooling. 76,515 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 170,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 288,991 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 45,496 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Audi Q5 recalls 6
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 288,991 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
Component: seats. 5,376 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 174,278 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 288,991 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 174,278 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags
Component: air bags. 28 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
Component: wheels. 126,161 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 12,645 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Audi Q5 recalls 6
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 288,991 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 174,278 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
Component: wheels. 126,161 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hydraulic Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 12,645 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
Component: air bags. 5,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 240,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Roll Despite being in 'Park'
Component: power train. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
Component: electrical system. 216,913 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 240,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
Component: electrical system. 216,913 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 240,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
Component: electrical system. 216,913 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 240,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Audi Q5 recalls 5
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
Component: electrical system. 216,913 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 240,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Audi Q5 recalls 3
- Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 162,782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Audi Q5 recalls 3
- Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 162,782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion
Component: air bags. 234,057 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Audi Q5 recalls 2
- Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 162,782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Audi Q5 recalls 2
- Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 162,782 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.