2024 Audi Q5: common problems and reliability
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34 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Q5?The 2024 Audi Q5 has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Q5?
Across the 18 Q5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2012) to 251 (2021). With 34 complaints, the 2024 Q5 sits below the model's median of 52.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Q5
electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Campaign 23V842000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 24V251000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 25V080000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
engine
Campaign 25V294000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear dichotomy. The vehicle is consistently praised for its superior driving dynamics, handling, and refinement compared to mainstream and some luxury competitors.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q5. See the full Q5 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Q5 listings typically run $20,446–$35,399.
Other Q5 model years
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