2026 Audi Q5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Lane Departure: Assist (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (216)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-30 · TSB_2080076_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is an engine warning lamp on; dtc p157000 is logged in the ecm.
Electrical System 2026-09-29 · TSB_2081155_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pending service solution (pss) requests that technicians create a record in the pss data base in instances when the vehicle cannot be unlocked, and the ehicle cannot be switched on; 12v battery has been discharged.
Electrical System 2026-09-29 · TSB_2076135_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the driver assist systems cause intervention by active front assist.
Electrical System 2026-09-28 · TSB_2078471_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be deleted.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Electrical System 2026-09-25 · TSB_2079294_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulleti provides information when the message "drive system: fault. please contact workshop" is displayed on the instrument cluster; dtc b114e13 or b114f13 in da 8119.
Showing the 6 most recent of 216 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“while driving random safety lights will turn on like forward collision. so many issues audi paid to get out of 2025 into a 2026. the most recent safety concern is that with keys inside the car will lock. the car will not unlock with the spare key fob and it will not unlock with the key fob from phone. there were dogs in the back seat and to get in …”
2026-08-16 · Lane Departure: Assist“the vehicle has experienced intermittent failures of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems beginning at approximately 150 miles. warning messages have included adaptive cruise control not available, distance warning not available, and pre-sense malfunction. these failures disable or make unavailable systems intended to maintain following dist…”
2026-08-02 · Electrical System“while driving my 2026 audi q5, the instrument cluster display went completely black twice while the vehicle was in motion, eliminating my speedometer and all warning indicators. separately, during another drive, the vehicle displayed "suspension: malfunction! safely stop vehicle" on two occasions within minutes of each other, at approximately 15 mp…”
2026-06-17 · Engine“vehicle purchased new off the showroom floor with 22 miles, driven locally only and garage kept. at 270 miles, upon starting the vehicle the engine was shaking and idling rough exactly like a misfiring cylinder would. the check engine light immediately turned on and started flashing and the engined bogged down and stopped. the dealership towed it t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.