AI Damage2024 Audi Q5: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Audi Q5 filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and service brakes. The maker issued 769 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 769
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 60% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 15% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 5% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 12 complaints (60% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Tires: 3 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 277.
- Structure: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 83.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 277 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 83 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 13 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle had 2000 miles on it when warning messages of Distance warning unavailable and Audi pre sense limited with beeping signal sounding every few miles. The dealership confirmed the issue but only blamed a dirty sensor for the issue.The problem persisted even with cleaned sensor for another 6 thousand miles of…
People began honking at me and a gentleman rolled down his window and yelled, "tire". At this point I looked at my driver's side mirror and notice something flapping from the tire rear tire area.
While driving on a dry highway in New Mexico, a tire pressure warning light appeared. Because we were in a remote area, we stopped at the nearest gas station and added air to the tire. After adding air, the warning light temporarily turned off, so I believed the issue was low tire pressure.
Critical ADAS Failures (Forward Collision/Lane Keeping): Automatic Emergency Braking (Pre-Sense): The vehicle suffers from unprompted alerts and phantom braking incidents, creating an immediate risk of rear-end collisions.
I have almost been hit three times when the Audi brakes FOR NO REASON at all; people almost rear-end me because the Audi comes to an immediate halt. And there is no reason for the pre-sense to engage when it does go off. They are flukes. I am going to get seriously injured.
Incident date: 06/30/25, Lift gate has closed while still trying to retrieve items from the cargo area, it seems if key is on the person and somehow the kick sensor was activated by accident the lift gate will shut down, the vehicle did make a beeping sound yet I was not clear where/what until the lift gate is coming…
The vehicle has developed premature rotor wear, which is entirely unexpected given its age, my normal driving habits, and Audi’s reputation for quality. Brake rotors should not require replacement this early unless there is a manufacturing or material defect.
Purchased 2024 brand new Audi Q5 with Kumho tires - KL33 235\55R19 from manufacturer Dec 2023. Have the car serviced at the Audi dealership per service recommendation. Tires were inspected and deemed roadworthy Jan 2025.
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 1,249 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 41% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Q5 has 49 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 20, below average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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 is a help guide for Audi connect remote start
- 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 about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- 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 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
NHTSA lists 769 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 2024 Audi Q5?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, service brakes, tires. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (15%), brakes on its own (phantom braking) (10%), rollaway, parking brake (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Audi Q5?
NHTSA lists 769 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 2024 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 2024 models
Read also
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.