AI Damage2019 Audi Q5: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Audi Q5 filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 890 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 52
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 890
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 23% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 10% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 10% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 247.
- Engine: 9 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 33.
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 44.
- Steering: 7 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 44.
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 43.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 52 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 | 247 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 | 44 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 44 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 1 | 43 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 91 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 236 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Traveling north Interstate 95 about 40 miles south of Jacksonville, Fl. 4/7/23 at 8 am. Traffic slowed , brakes flailed , no emergency brakes, hit others cars and travelled off road, car flew into a tree 10 ft up, cut off the top of tree and landed on nose upside down against a tree
sudden loss of steering control in icy conditions Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? not yet. Current recall Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?
Both rear seat passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident. This mva was documented by a police report, insurance claims, and ongoing litigation.
Both rear seat passengers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident. This mva was documented by a police report as well as insurance claims and ongoing litigation.
The vehicle is experiencing an issue withe the All-Wheel Drive system where its function is affected by an issue Audi calls Shutter or Shudder. The degradation in this system's performance is characterized by drive system torque oscillations when the steering wheel is turned.
This vehicle has less than 7,500 miles and has been grounded at an authorized dealership, Audi Brooklyn- Lic# [XXX], [address], Brooklyn, [ZIP], for exactly 20 days since being flatbed-towed on [XXX], due to total power failure caused by the known manufacturing defect of clogged sunroof drains flooding the critical…
2019 Audi Q5 had the hardware fail which controls the rear view camera (controls other functions too) It's known as the MMI and the replaced part says "MIB2 Main-Unit" on the housing. I have the old part that the dealer replaced in my possession. Dealer confirmed the part was broken and would require replacement.
Went to Mavis on Weber Rd in Bolingbrook, IL for front brake replacement on June 6, 2026. It took 6.5 hours when I was originally told when I called to schedule the appointment it would only take 1.5 hours, so it was obvious that something was wrong.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 860 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 41% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Q5 has 49 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 52, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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 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 about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the…
This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 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 890 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 2019 Audi Q5?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 52. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (15%), steering or power steering problems (12%), loss of power / limp mode (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Audi Q5?
NHTSA lists 890 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 2019 Audi Q5 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 2019 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.