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2019 Audi Q5 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Audi Q5, 8% of the 53 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.

“I was driving on the highway in the early morning hours and several warnings appeared stating that the left and right tail lights, left and right brake lights, and center brake lights where faulty. It was dark outside and raining, and I immediately had no rear lights of any kind driving on the highway. The dealership was able to correct the issue with a technical service bulletin, but given the extreme danger involved in not having any working rear lights, I would expect this to be a recall and done free of charge, regardless of warranty status. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564589, filed 2024-01

“The right rear tail light assembly module which regulates the backup and braking light has not been operable since 05/18/2023. I was informed by Audi online I need to order a new assembly because the bulbs that are installed cannot be changed. I ordered the new part on 05/19/2023 from Audi of Chandler, AZ. and was informed it will take anywhere from 4-6 weeks. I was informed there are currently two thousand of these tail light assemblies on back order. I then contacted the Audi dealerships in Gilbert, AZ. and Scottsdale, AZ. and was informed of the same back order situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11536325, filed 2023-08

“My vehicle does a few things that are dangerous. Number 1 the emergency brake went on automatically when I was driving the parkway in New Jersey telling me to watch my surroundings. I was driving late in the evening and no cars were in my immediate distance. Another issue, the emergency warning light just came on my dash telling me my light above my license plate was faulty and I was almost rear ended by the vehicle behind me. My tail lights just stopped working out of no where. Also, when I am backing into a parking space the brakes will automatically slam on when there is no need.”

NHTSA complaint #11559588, filed 2023-12

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
201948%
2018136%
201611%
201522%
201433%
201322%
201211%
201111%
201022%

Other parts of the 2019 Audi Q5

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Audi Q5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology