2025 Audi Q5 E: common problems
The maker issued 477 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 477
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off
- This bulletin provides information when the 12V battery is discharged due to bus wake-ups by the…
This bulletin provides information when the 12V battery is discharged due to bus wake-ups by the high-voltage charging unit.
- This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the…
This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the Bluetooth/Audi smartphone interface connects slowly or the connection is interrupted.
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed
P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
NHTSA lists 477 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q5 E?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 477 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Audi Q5 E?
NHTSA lists 477 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Audi Q5 E from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.