The Lemon Index2025 Audi Q5.
The 2025 Audi Q5 is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 54 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 178, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 1 recall, and it gets 25 to 26 mpg combined. The best Audi Q5 year is 2019.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 54 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Audi Q5 year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 1
- seat belts 2026
The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Audi told dealers about
Audi sent dealers 934 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling
- This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle…
- This bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Audi Q5 PHEV SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
There appears to be a software problem with the car. On the display, there are malfunction messages about the airbags and safety features.
2025 Audi Q5 owner · NHTSA complaint 11725961
More owner reports
Brand new car, needed a major software upgrade, for engine code, no heat , safety system flashing. Itâs going back to the dealer today , for faulty gps and limited camera view for speed signs. The car has major software issues
NHTSA complaint 11704922
Randomly the MMI screens are blank. This means I have no speedometer, I cannot see my fuel level and there is no audio, such as blinker indicator.
NHTSA complaint 11728309
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.8× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 178; 100 is average). The best Audi Q5 year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2025 Audi Q5 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (70%), electrical (43%) and brakes (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q5 have?
1 safety recall (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q5 get?
25 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Audi Q5 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Audi Q5 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Audi Q5 cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Audi Q5 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Audi Q5 year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2017 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works