2025 Audi Q5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 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 6 complaints about the engine of the 2025 Audi Q5, 13% of the 46 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.
“On December 22nd i got into the vehicle and a few errors popped up which consisted of “loose wheel warning malfunction” “brakes: limited functionality drive with causation” “active front assist and emergency assist unavailable”. I called the nearest dealer and was told it’s ok to drive it’s just a software glitch and if i don’t feel comfortable driving i should take it to the dealer and come back tomorrow for a loaner since service was closed already. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706733, filed 2025-12“When attempting to accelerate rapidly (I.e. passing gear) the engine immediately begins to lose power. Audi dealer investigated and determined it was “TURBO LAG”. This situation happened multiple times at different speeds. When trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle or to merge onto a freeway are the scariest and most dangerous instances. Taking your foot off the accelerator does allow the engine to regain speed. The salesman that we had experienced this on a test ride with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708657, filed 2026-01“I purchased a new 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback on 4/13/2026. I brought my car home that day and then had to go to the hospital for surgery so didn't drive my car for two weeks. I get in my car after a couple of weeks and the engine light came on and didn't come off I took it into Audi on May 7th. Audi said I could pick up my car on Monday May 11th and said the car battery was charged and I should be good. I brought my car home and then didn't drive it again for a week. I got in my car again and the engine light came on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11740396, filed 2026-05“Fault P003A00 (Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor). Vehicle suffered a catastrophic power failure (Limp Mode) on Day 2 of ownership. Total loss of acceleration while in traffic. Manufacturer admits it is a 'known software issue' with no current fix, creating an extreme collision risk for the driver. Vehicle is at dealership since Feb 4th, 2026”
NHTSA complaint #11721962, filed 2026-03“The air bag keeps showing it's not working and that's it's turned off, there's a driving system malfunction, and warning lamp flashing emissions-related fault malfunction are not working. It is a brand-new car and after 2 months, all the malfunction lights keep showing so we went to the Audi dealership and they said they have ordered the parts from Germany, but it has almost been 2 months, and they still don't know when it will arrive.”
NHTSA complaint #11720316, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 11038072Sep 30, 2026This bulletin provides information when the exhaust emissions warning lamp lights up; DTC P050A; 2.0 ltr 4-cyl.
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11038035Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- 11038125Sep 18, 2026This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database when DTC P001400 camshaft position is stored.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034687Jun 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the exhaust emissions warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster; DTC PC01C400 (sumptom 46314, 46312).
- 11034729Jun 24, 2026This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database when DTC P01C400 (symptom) 46314 is stored.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034724Jun 10, 2026This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS databse in instances where DTC P1A7B00 is stored and the check engine light is illuminated.
- 11034717Jun 10, 2026This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS databse in instances where there is an exhaust emissions warning lamp; calibration of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 | 17 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 16% |
| 2019 | 10 | 19% |
| 2018 | 31 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 45% |
| 2016 | 26 | 33% |
| 2015 | 38 | 38% |
| 2014 | 36 | 34% |
| 2013 | 33 | 37% |
| 2012 | 47 | 28% |
| 2011 | 42 | 29% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2025 Audi Q5
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Audi Q5
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology