2023 Audi Q5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2023 Audi Q5, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“We have a leased 2023 Audi Q5 that has been to the Audi Service Department twice so far to determine the source of the problem with our SOS sensor, which turns on randomly and now stays on and won't turn off. The first time, on April 23rd, Audi Service did not address the issue because they forgot to. The second time, on April 29th, the Audi Service rep, Kyle Blomberg, reported that the SOS sensor issue may be fixed with a software update coming out later this year. He will speak with the service foreman today for more information. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657795, filed 2025-04“While vehicle is in motion or parked driver side seat belt sign comes up followed by air bags on and off message. Seatbelt was fastened. Attached pictures are when vehicle is parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11770827, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 24V251000Apr 3, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe…Covers: Audi Q5 2023–2024, Q7 2023–2024, Q3 2023–2024 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030980Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 11025273Oct 7, 2025This TSB provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B120E1B.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 85 | 51% |
| 2011 | 67 | 47% |
| 2010 | 50 | 50% |
| 2009 | 16 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2023 Audi Q5
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
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