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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2020 Audi Q5 E Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Audi Q5 E, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle is a 2020 Audi Q5 Premium Plus model with 15,525 miles on it. I was driving at 55 mph on a two lane country road and approaching an intersection at 11:55 AM ET. Road and weather conditions were perfect. Clear, sunny weather and 65 degrees. Recently paved roadway which was clear and dry. There were no vehicles in front, behind or at the intersection. No pedestrians or animals. Cruise control was off. My foot was on the accelerator pedal. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the Audi Pre-Sense system engaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490465, filed 2022-10

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024321%
2023114%
2021310%
202018%

Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q5 E

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Audi Q5 E

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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