The Lemon IndexAudi Q5 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2017–2025 Audi Q5, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
10,225 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V369000
Every recall 24
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
7,425 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V266000
- Engine · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2023–2024
The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
89,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V294000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2025 · model years 2021, 2023–2024
The high-voltage battery may overheat.
20,201 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V080000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2024 · model year 2023
The high-voltage battery may overheat.
4,616 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V898000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2024 · model years 2023–2024
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.
91 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V251000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2020–2021, 2023–2024
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 char…
93,196 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V842000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2021
The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
76,515 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V753000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2021
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
170,296 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V742000
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- Tires · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2020–2021
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
31,058 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V034000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2018–2021
A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
288,991 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V947000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
45,496 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V606000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
40,993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V295000
- Seats · recall issued Aug 2020 · model year 2020
Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
5,376 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V505000
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2018–2020
The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
174,278 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V737000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model year 2019
In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding.
28 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V473000
- Wheels · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2018–2019
The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
126,161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V416000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2018–2019
The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
12,645 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V277000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
10,225 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V369000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2017
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the …
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V229000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V297000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
240,487 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V298000
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2017
The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister.
234,057 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V001000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2017
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V002000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2018
Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
5,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V955000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Q5?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Audi Q5 have?
24 recall campaigns across model years 2017–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 40.
Which Audi Q5 year has the most recalls?
The 2021, with 8 campaigns. 2020: 6, 2018: 6, 2023: 5.
What are most Audi Q5 recalls about?
Electrical: 4 of the 24 campaigns. Then engine (4) and seat belts (3).
What is the newest Audi Q5 recall?
Seat belts, filed Apr 2026 (NHTSA 26V266000): The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
What is the biggest Audi Q5 recall?
NHTSA 18V229000 (engine, Apr 2018) covers 342,867 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the …
How do I check if my Audi Q5 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Audi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Audi Q5: problems and best years · All Audi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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