2024 Audi Q5: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Audi Q5 has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mentions of routine services costing $1,400-$3,000, with out-of-warranty repairs described as exceptionally expensive. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

32
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

forward collision avoidance
13
electrical system
10
service brakes
6
tires
3
fuel/propulsion system
3

Recalls affecting the 2024 Q5

electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard

Campaign 23V842000

Volkswagen 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 20…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V251000

Volkswagen 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 Spo…

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Campaign 25V080000

Volkswagen 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 25V294000

Volkswagen 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. Owners frequently describe it as "fun to drive," "super quiet and smooth

  • High maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mentions of routine services costing $1,400-$3,000, with out-of-warranty repairs described as exceptionally expensive. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electronic/Infotainment glitches — includes CarPlay/Bluetooth connectivity failures, random system reboots, unresponsive screens, and parasitic battery drain causing "Low Battery" warnings in new models (e.g., 2025). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Sunroof leaks — noted as a design flaw in some generations (e.g., Q3/Q5), requiring extensive disassembly and often recurring. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Major mileage-related maintenance — around 80k-100k miles, requiring replacement of PCV valve, thermostat, water pump, and fluids (transmission, differential), with costs in the thousands if deferred. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine-specific concerns — older 2.0T engines noted for potential oil consumption issues; turbo lag mentioned as a minor characteristic. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q5.

Typical used price

Used Q5 listings typically run $16,323–$41,642 across 2012 to 2026 model years.

Other Q5 model years

2025 Q52021 Q52020 Q52019 Q52018 Q52017 Q52016 Q52015 Q52014 Q52013 Q52012 Q52011 Q52009 Q5
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