The 2025 Audi Q5 has 37 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall 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 2025 model year
37
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
forward collision avoidance
20
electrical system
15
lane departure
6
service brakes
6
engine
5
Recalls affecting the 2025 Q5
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 26V266000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly…
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.