2025 Audi Q5: Problems & Reliability
The 2025 Audi Q5 has 46 NHTSA owner complaints, 723 manufacturer service bulletins, and 1 recall campaign on federal record, led by forward collision avoidance and electrical system issues. Among the 12 Audi Q5 model years with federal records, it ranks 8th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Verified buyers paid an average of $53,545 for the 2025 Audi Q5 (5 deals).
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
46
NHTSA complaints
723
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
$53,545
Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2025 Audi Q5
Forward Collision Avoidance — 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Electrical System — 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Service Brakes — 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2025 compares to adjacent years
| Model year | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | 707 | 4 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | 46 | 723 | 1 | $53,545 |
| 2026 | 0 | 134 | 0 | — |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Audi Q5 years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?
The 2025 Audi Q5 has 46 NHTSA owner complaints, 723 manufacturer service bulletins, and 1 recall campaign on federal record, led by forward collision avoidance and electrical system issues. Among the 12 Audi Q5 model years with federal records, it ranks 8th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Verified buyers paid an average of $53,545 for the 2025 Audi Q5 (5 deals). Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2025 Audi Q5 in NHTSA owner complaints are forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes. Service bulletins (723 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have recalls?
Yes — 1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2025 Audi Q5. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2025 Audi Q5 a good year to buy?
The 2025 sits mid-pack among Audi Q5 model years on the federal record; the 2022 and 2024 years have the cleanest records. Judge the specific car: run the VIN and get an inspection.
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