Audi Q5 recalls

32 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V266000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during…Seats & beltsFree replacement7,425unitsApr 2425V294000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine recallThe cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.Engine & powertrainFree replacement89KunitsMay 202525V080000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe high-voltage battery may overheat.ElectricalFree software update20KunitsFeb 202524V898000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe high-voltage battery may overheat.ElectricalFree software update4,616unitsNov 202424V251000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and…Air bagsFree replacement91unitsApr 202423V842000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallWhen using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the…ElectricalFree repair93KunitsDec 202322V753000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement77KunitsOct 202222V742000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallDue to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update170KunitsOct 202222V034000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.Steering & suspensionFree replacement31KunitsJan 202221V947000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to…ElectricalFree repair289KunitsDec 202121V606000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement45KunitsAug 202121V295000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.Steering & suspensionFree replacement41KunitsApr 202120V505000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallParts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.Seats & beltsFree replacement5,376unitsAug 202019V737000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Structure recallThe rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement174KunitsOct 201919V473000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding.Air bagsFree replacement28unitsJun 201919V416000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Wheels recallThe wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.Steering & suspensionFree repair126KunitsJun 201919V277000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake master cylinder casting may be too short.Brakes & stabilityFree repair13KunitsApr 201918V818000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThese vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until…Fuel systemFree replacement5,987unitsNov 201818V369000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree repair10KunitsJun 201818V229000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsApr 201818V082000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement163KunitsJan 201817V622000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallContact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.ElectricalFree software update217KunitsOct 201717V298000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThese gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree replacement240KunitsMay 201717V297000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Power Train recallDue to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.Engine & powertrainFree replacement5unitsMay 201717V002000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsJan 201717V001000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting…Air bagsFree replacement234KunitsJan 201716V955000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAdditionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt…Air bagsFree replacement5,947unitsDec 201616V660000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree repair143KunitsSep 201616V376000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.Air bagsFree replacement8,381unitsMay 201616V078000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement659KunitsFeb 201616V045000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the…Air bagsFree replacement734unitsJan 201612V299000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncVisibility recallSome vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement13KunitsJun 2012