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Audi Q5 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns covering at least one Audi Q5 model year (2008–2025). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Audi Q5 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2014–2025
Campaign201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
26V266000 Seat belt not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
25V294000 Engine not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot covered
25V080000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot covered
24V898000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot covered
24V251000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot covered
23V842000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot covered
22V753000 Engine not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V742000 Rear camera not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V034000 Tire not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V947000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V606000 Seat belt not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V295000 Suspension not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
20V505000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V737000 Structure not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V473000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V416000 Wheel not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V277000 Brake not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V369000 Brake not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V229000 Engine coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V622000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V298000 Fuel pump coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V297000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V001000 Air bag coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V002000 Engine coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
16V955000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
16V045000 Air bag not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 33 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2025 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V266000 Filed Apr 24, 2026

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants

Seat belts · pretensioner
25.1% repairedof 7,425 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V266000
Listed for 2022, 2023, 2024 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V294000 Filed May 7, 2025

Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws

Engine
87.6% repairedof 89,417 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V294000
Listed for 2021–2024 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V080000 Filed Feb 12, 2025

High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
85.3% repairedof 20,201 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V080000
Listed for 2022, 2023 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V898000 Filed Nov 27, 2024

High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Repair progress not yet reported4,616 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V898000
Listed for 2023, 2024 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V251000 Filed Apr 3, 2024

Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
91.2% repairedof 91 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V251000
Listed for 2020–2024 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V842000 Filed Dec 13, 2023

Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat

Electrical system · propulsion system · charging · cable/cord · onboard
88.5% repairedof 93,196 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V842000
Listed for 2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V753000 Filed Oct 7, 2022

Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings

Engine and engine cooling · engine · hard parts internal/mechanical
98.3% repairedof 76,515 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V753000
Listed for 2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V742000 Filed Oct 5, 2022

Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
95.2% repairedof 170,296 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V742000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V034000 Filed Jan 26, 2022

Rear Axle May Be Misaligned

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
98.5% repairedof 31,058 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V034000
Listed for 2018–2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V947000 Filed Dec 8, 2021

Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power

Electrical system · body control module/bcm
94.1% repairedof 288,991 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V947000
Listed for 2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V606000 Filed Aug 5, 2021

Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts
98.5% repairedof 45,496 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V606000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V295000 Filed Apr 26, 2021

Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
98.7% repairedof 40,993 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V295000
Listed for 2020 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V505000 Filed Aug 26, 2020

Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly

Seats
98.2% repairedof 5,376 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V505000
Listed for 2018, 2019, 2020 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V737000 Filed Oct 16, 2019

Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach

Structure · body
95.2% repairedof 174,278 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V737000
Listed for 2019 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V473000 Filed Jun 19, 2019

Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
100% repairedof 28 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V473000
Listed for 2018, 2019 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V416000 Filed Jun 5, 2019

Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach

Wheels · hub
96% repairedof 126,161 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V416000
Listed for 2018, 2019 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V277000 Filed Apr 8, 2019

Hydraulic Brakes May Fail

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
97.7% repairedof 12,645 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V277000
Listed for 2009–2012 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V818000 Filed Nov 19, 2018

Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
69.9% repairedof 5,987 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V818000
Listed for 2018 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
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Recall 18V369000 Filed Jun 1, 2018

Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
98.6% repairedof 10,225 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V369000
Listed for 2013–2017 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V229000 Filed Apr 11, 2018

Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
87.1% repairedof 342,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V229000
Listed for 2009–2012 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V082000 Filed Jan 30, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
78.9% repairedof 162,782 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V082000
Listed for 2013–2016 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V622000 Filed Oct 5, 2017

Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt

Electrical system · wiring
86.1% repairedof 216,913 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V622000
Listed for 2013–2017 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V298000 Filed May 3, 2017

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
92.5% repairedof 240,487 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V298000
Listed for 2017 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V297000 Filed May 3, 2017

Vehicle may Roll Despite being in 'Park'

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
100% repairedof 5 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V297000
Listed for 2011–2017 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V001000 Filed Jan 3, 2017

Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion

Air bags · side/window
92.5% repairedof 234,057 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V001000
Listed for 2013–2017 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V002000 Filed Jan 3, 2017

Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
91.7% repairedof 342,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V002000
Listed for 2018 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V955000 Filed Dec 29, 2016

Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
85.8% repairedof 5,947 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V955000
Listed for 2009–2012 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V660000 Filed Sep 13, 2016

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
64.7% repairedof 143,214 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V660000
Listed for 2008, 2009 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V376000 Filed May 27, 2016

Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion

Air bags
50% repairedof 8,381 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V376000
Listed for 2009–2012 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V078000 Filed Feb 10, 2016

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
58.5% repairedof 659,493 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V078000
Listed for 2015 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V045000 Filed Jan 28, 2016

Seat-Mounted Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

Air bags · side/window
80% repairedof 734 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V045000
Listed for 2012 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V299000 Filed Jun 28, 2012

SUNROOF GLASS PANEL

Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Repair progress not yet reported13,172 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V299000
Listed for 2009 Audi Q5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 09V484000 Filed Dec 18, 2009

REPLACE MIDDLE CLIP OF A-PILLAR COVER

Air bags
Repair progress not yet reported6,054 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V484000

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Data sources

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.