2019 Audi Q5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Audi Q5, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2019 Q5 - less than 8,000 miles. Power steering failed. Thankfully was not on the main road, but this is a life threatening fault and possess serious risks. I was reversing the vehicle in my parking and the steering failed. Thereafter, got it towed to bell Audi at edison.”
NHTSA complaint #11383261, filed 2020-12, 7,900 miles“While driving approximately 35 MPH in the rain the power steering malfunction error message appeared on the virtual cockpit. I pulled over into an empty parking lot, turned the car off and restarted. The error message was still there when I turned the car on. It was very difficult to turn the steering wheel, especially when moving at very low speeds. It was the same feeling as driving a car without power steering, which if the driver is not expecting it or physically strong enough to turn the wheel, would definitely present a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322498, filed 2020-04, 11,100 miles“Audi Q5 prestige, 2019. Problem with active lane keeping assist. Keeping the car in the middle of the line works perfectly. The problem is with the driver attention detection. The system says I am not driving, even I just (15 seconds) have change the line, my self with blinkers! Alert comes up every minute on straight road, terrible! What is more the lka can disable(deactivate) itself in the middle of a turn or curve, and without any alert or notification. This lka assistant is lovely, but needs software update, or just increasing latency for not diving alerts etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11276988, filed 2019-10, 2,000 miles“Driving at highway speeds on interstate 79 just outside of charlestown wv, the alarms in the car went off and a steering malfunction , stop the car immediately messages were displayed. The car lost all power steering ability. It was an extremely dangerous and thankfully the road was not heavily traveled when this happened. An accident surely would have happened if the road was more crowded.”
NHTSA complaint #11209594, filed 2019-05, 4,000 miles“Power steering rack failed on 4/12/2022 as I drove on I-75 South between Gainesville and Tampa. Lost power steering on the Interstate, putting safety of my passengers (and other vehicles) at risk on the interstate. Audi sent tow and transported vehicle to Wesley Chapel Audi. Failure was confirmed and rack was replaced under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11461451, filed 2022-04Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11036903Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
- 11036902Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11027350Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11023767Sep 25, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 11013697Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel does not heat up sufficiently.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 | 17 | 16% |
| 2013 | 18 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Audi Q5
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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