Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Audi Q5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
- Summary
- 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 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.
- Consequence
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
- Summary
- 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 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.
- Consequence
- An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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Owner complaints (34)
34 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 44.1% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 29.4% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 20.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 8.8% |
| Lane departure | 3 | 8.8% |
| Tires | 3 | 8.8% |
| Engine | 2 | 5.9% |
| Power train | 2 | 5.9% |
| Structure | 2 | 5.9% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5.9% |
How 2024 compares with other Q5 years
Best and worst Q5 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 42 | 5 |
| 2018 | 207 | 6 |
| 2019 | 52 | 5 |
| 2020 | 37 | 6 |
| 2021 | 103 | 8 |
| 2022 | 23 | 4 |
| 2023 | 50 | 5 |
| 2024 | 34 | 4 |
| 2025 | 43 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Audi Q5 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 346 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 26 | $3,150 | 346 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 366 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 366 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2024 Audi Q5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q5 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V294000 (engine), 25V080000 (electrical), 24V251000 (air bag), 23V842000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Audi Q5 problems?
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (15), Electrical system (10), Service brakes (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Audi Q5 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 23 city, 29 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2024 Audi Q5 get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Audi Q5 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2024 Q5 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Audi Q5 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (37) and the 2018 the most (207). The 2024 drew 34. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.