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2026 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Audi Q5, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2026 Q5 and 4 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 2 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 6). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
  2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
  3. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1

2026 Q5 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year. This is not a clean bill of health or a VIN check.

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2026 Q5 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
TSB_2083831_1Oct 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides a central overview of the combined software update for cluster 6 PPE/PPC vehicles.11039295
TSB_2083829_1Oct 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when there is an electrical system fault; control unit for low-voltage power distrbution B1BF4F0.11039294
TSB_2083826_1Oct 29, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin provides information when a yellow warning message appears with DTC C05EC00.11039292
TSB_2083514_3Oct 29, 2026SUSPENSIONThis bulletin provides informaiton when there are noises from the all-wheel drive coupling when corning.11039269
TSB_2070568_7Oct 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).11039213
TSB_2081071_4Oct 26, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin provides informaiton when there are functional issues; DTC P187C00 stroed in the gearbox control unit.11039245
TSB_2083722_1Oct 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides service information when the dash cam does not recognize micro-SD card.11039287
TSB_2082976_3Oct 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team.11039258
TSB_2080517_5Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.11039239
TSB_2075199_3Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands off detection).11039216
TSB_2082388_2Oct 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the start/stop button is sticking or stiff.11039253
TSB_2081098_4Oct 19, 2026ENGINEThis Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record into the PSS database when there is a power limit, plus the engine warning lamp is on; ECU.11039246
TSB_2077443_4Oct 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis service information bulletin provides information when the convernience opening does not work.11039218
TSB_2083652_1Oct 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides serbice infomraiton regarding an update to the process for activating Audi connect.11039278
TSB_2083116_2Oct 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when a DTC is logged in diagnosis address 0009 regarding the parking aid sensor.11039264
TSB_2082460_2Oct 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides informaiton when the DTC B200FFD is logged in diagnostic address 0009.11039254
TSB_2082323_2Oct 15, 2026ENGINEThis bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.11039252
TSB_2079190_5Oct 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when there is intervention from emergency assist.11039228
TSB_2022032_13Oct 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.11039207
TSB_2021205_11Oct 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.11039206
All 2026 Q5 records at NHTSA

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