The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 26 of 49 complaints (53%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 35 in 2024 to 49 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 49
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,000–$3,100
- Combined MPG
- 25–26
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,000–3,100 | 3,000–3,200 | 3,000–3,100 | 3,200 | 3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 24–26 | 25–26 | 24 | 25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–25 / 27–29 | 22–23 / 28–29 | 22–25 / 27–30 | 21 / 29 | 22 / 29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 350–358 | 346–366 | 346–358 | 368 | 362 | |
| Complaints filed | 58 | 35 | 49 | 4 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q5 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Audi Q5?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 26 of 49 NHTSA complaints (53%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q5 get?
EPA rates it 25–26 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Audi Q5?
EPA estimates $3,000–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 358 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 358 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 346 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 149 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 358 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 358 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- 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 restrain occupants during a crash.
- Consequence
- Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.