2024 Audi Q5 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 12th of 16 Q5 years we score.

Owner complaints: 40; 4 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 5.4; 66,907 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.76×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 18; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 4
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2024 Audi Q5?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Audi Q5 is 73 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 12th of the 16 Q5 years we score.

The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (12 of 40 complaints). Owners also complain about lane keeping assist and the power liftgate. 18 of the 40 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 4 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 74.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 73
Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead12 complaints
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own4 complaints
Power liftgate: the system acting on its own4 complaints

How the 2024 Q5 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.80×	−15
Everyday problems	0.66×	−6
Problems in the last two years	Not counted yet	–
Recalls	1.3×	−6
Score		73

Problems in the last two years start to count once a model year has four years on the road. The 2024 Q5 has three so far, and this part will count from July 2027. Until then, its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems, which count for 80% of this score instead of 50%.

What Owners Report

We read all 40 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi Q5, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 40.

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
12 complaints (30%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and a feature that stopped working. 7 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 5 it came back after a repair.
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
4 complaints (10%)
The system acting on its own, warning lights and pulling or wandering. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Power liftgate: the system acting on its own
4 complaints (10%)
The system acting on its own. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
3 complaints (8%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system not working when needed. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (8%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. All 3 describe a serious outcome.
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (5%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.

Reported Once (13)

Show the 13 problems reported once

Air suspension: works on and off
Brakes: early wear
Control module (unspecified) failure
Engine: stalling
Forward collision warning: warning lights
Screen and audio: works on and off
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Air leak during acceleration (cause not stated)
Phone and navigation failure
Stall (cause not stated)
Car not starting (cause not stated)
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Warning lights (cause not stated)

How the 2024 Audi Q5 Compares With Other Years

The other Q5 years of the 2nd generation, 2018 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	20.8	0	Adaptive cruise control: stopped working
2025	Provisional 64	–	–	8.0	1	Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
2024 This year	Good	73	0.76×	5.4	4	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2023	Good	74	0.75×	7.2	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2022	Good	75	0.77×	8.6	9	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2021	Caution	68	1.2×	18.2	8	Control module (unspecified) failure
2020	Good	78	0.54×	9.5	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2019	Good	77	0.50×	11.5	5	Turbocharger failure
2018	Good	73	0.80×	20.1	6	Control module (unspecified): damage
2017	Excellent	81	0.36×	10.7	5	Cooling system: a leak

See every Q5 year

2024 Audi Q5 Recalls

Four recalls cover the 2024 Audi Q5. The most recent was issued in May 2025: “Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V294000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 7, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V080000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V251000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 3, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 23V842000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Q5 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD and Sportback SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

SQ5 SUV AWD and SQ5 Sportback SUV AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2024 Q5, from its four recalls and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws NHTSA 25V294000
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA 25V080000
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA 23V842000

On the Test Drive

Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
Open and close the liftgate several times and check that it holds open.
Look for uneven tire wear and listen for clunks or humming that changes with speed.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Automatic emergency braking
Lane keeping assist
Power liftgate
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Q5 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.