2019 Audi Q5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Audi Q5, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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've just completed a telephone call to schedule a recall repair, but I was told by the service center that the parts needed to repair to vehicle aren't available and they have no idea when they'll arrive. I just find this to be very unsatisfactory when Audi knows their best selling vehicle is the Q5. I'm trying to do my due diligence to keep myself and those on the road all safe as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11279816, filed 2019-11“The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped and jerked, and the RED master warning light illuminated, and the message “Electrical Control Module” failure was displayed. On other occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the turn signals and brake lights failed to operate as intended, and the message Faulty Brake Light was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728482, filed 2026-04, 95,000 miles“During a rear end collision, the vehicle, a 2019 Audi Q5, was stopped, stationary, on a city street at a signal and struck in the rear by another vehicle going approx. 30-40 MPH. Both rear seat passengers in the Audi sustained significant lower back injury and ongoing back pain possibly worsened and significantly increased due to the design of the rear seats and specifically the built in lumbar bump or support in the rear passenger seats. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289983, filed 2019-12“During a rear end collision, the vehicle, a 2019 Audi Q5, was stopped, stationary, on a city street at a red light. The vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle going approx. 30-40 MPH. Both rear seat passengers in the Audi sustained significant injuries. Of the major complaints, the lower back injury has been ongoing (6 months+) of significant back pain worsened and significantly increased due to the design of the rear seats and specifically the built in lumbar support in the rear passenger seats. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300984, filed 2020-01Related recalls
- 21V947000Dec 8, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the…Covers: Audi Q5 2018–2021, SQ5 2018–2022, Q5 Sportback 2022
- 19V737000Oct 16, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and…Covers: Audi Q5 2018–2020, SQ5 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036908Aug 21, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036922Aug 20, 2026This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11036899Aug 18, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036926Aug 4, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 11035818Jul 10, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- 11034651Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11025323Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 21 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Audi Q5
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
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 27, 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