Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Audi Q5 has 5 recalls, 78 complaints.
5
Recalls
78
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 27, 2026
17V622000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Cont...
17V002000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A...
17V001000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak i...
18V229000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehi...
17V298000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-power...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2016 Audi Q5.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1) Rear subframe supports differential, axels, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires 2) If rear susp... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle was in a head-on collision at a speed of approximately 30-35 mph. Both airbags in the front... |
| May 20, 2026 | STEERING | Driving on May 20, 2026 near my home in Florida, power steering assist failed suddenly making it ver... |
| May 6, 2026 | SUSPENSION | My Q5 failed inspection due to a rusted subframe, so badly there is a huge hole in it. The dealershi... |
| May 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Mechanic was checking the car and noticed subframe is rusted through underneath the plastic cladding... |
| May 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a safety issue involving my 2016 Audi Q5. The vehicle previously underwent recall 20... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a loud gunsh... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I am reporting a defect related to carbon buildup in the Secondary Air Injection (SAI) system on my ... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving and when parked, a strong odor of gasoline enters the cabin and garage. This poses a s... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle: 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Premium Plus Date of Incident: March 31, 2025 I was in a front-end collisi... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just purchased car and was told of no recalls |
| Feb 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle had a oil leak that began in 2022 right after I bought the vehicle used. The light conti... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Back in 2017 there was a recall on my 2016 Audi Q5 regarding the fuel pump. Audi's solution to this ... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | ENGINE | Audi had Valves and pistons fail on the highway at 75mph on Nov 28,2024 at 117000 miles Had the vehi... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | STEERING | Power steering failure. While driving warning light came on and power steering immediately went out... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX] at around 8:55-8:59 I finalized the paperwork for a purchase of a car, received the keys, d... |
| Oct 29, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I was pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 mph and the car unintentionally accelerated ca... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ON OCTOBER 15 2023 AT AROUND 5.30 PM ME AND MY WIFE ARE COMING BACK FROM MY DAUGHTER"S HOUSE IN BA... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ENGINE | My Q5 requires an additional quart of oil approximately every 500-1000 miles since purchased in earl... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine shuts off while driving at highway speeds. No engine warning light comes on, just complete la... |