2019 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (13), Engine (10), Service Brakes (8).
Key takeaways
- 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 25% |
| Engine | 10 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 15% |
| Steering | 7 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% |
| Structure | 4 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 Audi Q5
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-25
In my daughter’s driveway with my foot on the brake, my vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without warning. I immediately pressed the brake pedal firmly and kept my foot on the brake, but the vehicle continued moving forward and would not stop. The vehicle crossed the street and entered the neighbor’s lawn heading to...
Engine - filed 2026-09-16
Received a malfunction drive train alert on a 2019 Audi with approximately 66,000 miles at the time. Took it in to have it addressed and was advised it needed a new Turbo. The turbo has since been replaced. However, a vehicle with very low miles should not be having any drive train issues. There is a class action lawsu...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
The vehicle is experiencing an issue withe the All-Wheel Drive system where its function is affected by an issue Audi calls Shutter or Shudder. The degradation in this system's performance is characterized by drive system torque oscillations when the steering wheel is turned. A hazardous condition is introduced when th...
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More for the 2019 Audi Q5
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.