Last updated: 2026-10-10

2024 Audi Q5 Reliability Report
The 2024 Audi Q5 has good reliability, but Q5 e owners wait on battery repairs and Pre Sense braking fires without a threat.
Recalls
5
Complaints
26
Complaint Rate
6.6per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$928
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650–$2,900
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Middle of the pack among Q5 years, with plug-in hybrid battery repairs owners cannot get done and false Pre Sense braking as the main complaints.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6)
- SERVICE BRAKES (5)
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi Q5?
Reliability is good, and this model year sits close to average among 2024 SUVs. Among the nine scored Q5 years, it lands in the middle. It earns 5 of 5 stars in the federal crash test. Repairs cost more than usual, though: about $928 a year model-wide against $807 for the class.
Electrical trouble leads the complaints. Most come from plug-in hybrid Q5 e drivers who say a battery repair cannot be done because dealers lack parts and give no timeline. Others describe sudden failures around 4,000 to 5,000 miles: the SUV slows and stops on a freeway, or the dash lights up and the shifter will not go into park. Pre Sense emergency braking is the other big issue. It brakes hard with no threat, often during left turns, and dealer adjustments did not stop it. A few owners say the power liftgate closed on them while loading.
Check federal recall records by VIN and confirm every repair is done. On a Q5 e, ask about the battery repair first. The 2025 rates better and shows no recalls, so compare it before you buy.
Compared to the 2025 Audi Q5, which scored 6 points higher. See also the 2023 Audi Q5 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low major repair risk (9%)
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- −Above-average repair costs for its class
- −Frequent unscheduled repairs
- −Moderate recall count
Compare 2024 Audi Q5 With

2024 Genesis GV70
Reliability: 66/100

2024 BMW X3
Reliability: 66/100

2024 Acura ZDX
Reliability: 76/100

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Reliability: 70/100

2024 Lexus NX
Reliability: 77/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 5 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6)
Recall Overview
5
recalls on record
A moderate 5 recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi Q5. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
6.6
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 6.9
Safety Incidents
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2024 Audi Q5 Recall Details
5 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Audi Q5. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
AIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Buying a used 2024 Audi Q5? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Audi Q5, and 5 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2024 Audi Q5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.4%
Safety Technologies
PHEV Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Audi Q5Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$928
vs $807 avg for luxury midsize SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
1.2
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
9%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Audi Q5 Resale Value
The Audi Q5 is estimated to retain about 49.3% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Audi Q5 model overall and is not specific to the 2024 model year.
- Value Retained
- 49.3%
- Depreciation
- 50.7%
- Listings Analyzed
- 155
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Audi Q5 depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Hybrid
24–26 MPG
Running cost: $3,600–$3,850/yr
Fuel + repair
22–23 city / 28–29 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.
Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,650 |
| Q5 S line quattro 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,900 |
| Q5 Sportback S line quattro 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,900 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Audi Q5.
Check the VIN in federal recall records and get dealer proof that any open battery or electrical recall work is finished.
Make several left turns across traffic on the test drive and watch for sudden Pre Sense braking.
Run adaptive cruise with predictive control on the highway and watch for sudden drops in set speed.
Ask for service records showing Pre Sense complaints, sensor alignments, or sensitivity adjustments.
With the key in your pocket, stand at the open liftgate and move your feet near the bumper. Confirm it does not close.
Close the power liftgate against a soft object and confirm it stops and reverses on contact.
Check the dash for warning lights and ask whether the gateway module has been replaced.
Inspect the brake rotors for heavy wear or a raised lip at the edge.
2024 Audi Q5 Common Problems by Component
26 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaintsMost filings involve a battery recall repair that owners on the plug-in hybrid Q5 e cannot get done. Dealers say parts are not available and give no timeline, and owners worry about fire risk while they wait. A smaller group describes sudden electrical failures. The SUV slows and stops on a freeway and will not move, or the dash lights up, windows drop, and the shifter will not go into park. One dealer replaced the gateway module. Other reports cite warning lights with no stored codes. These failures appear around 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
6 complaintsPre Sense emergency braking engages with no real threat. It most often happens during left turns at intersections, where the car brakes hard and holds itself in place in front of oncoming traffic. On highways, adaptive cruise with predictive control abruptly cuts speed from 55 or 65 mph into the 20s with no warning. Owners describe near rear-end collisions and repeat events. Dealers often find no cause or lower the system's sensitivity, and the problem comes back. Owners also say the system cannot be turned off permanently.
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaintsUncommanded hard braking from the Pre Sense system makes up most of these reports. The car brakes on clear roads, on the highway, and while waiting to turn left, which raises rear-end and loss-of-control risk. Dealer fixes include four-wheel and sensor alignments and lower sensitivity settings, but the braking returns. Owners also report that the system will not stay off after they disable it. One separate report describes premature brake rotor wear within the first 12 months of ownership.
STRUCTURE (2 complaints)
STRUCTURE
2 complaintsThe power liftgate closes on people while they load or unload cargo. The foot-activated kick sensor triggers by accident when the key is on the person, and the gate comes down without stopping for the body in its path. Holding it back takes significant force. Owners report repeat events starting in the first days of ownership. Dealers find no fault codes and say they cannot deactivate the foot sensor.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaintsThe foot-activated hatch opens and closes on its own, and it accounts for the one injury in this category. Reports describe the hatch striking people on the head as it closes, including a child who was left with a bump and bruise. It also opens unexpectedly when someone walks behind the car to plug in the charger. A separate complaint describes a recurring Audi connect installation error that tells the owner to contact support.
LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Audi Q5E. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the Lane Keep Assist erroneously corrected the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to make a drastic right turn onto a side street. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring mostly while driving near a turn lane or a side street located on the left or the right sides of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a message advising the driver to take control of the vehicle displayed after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was advised that the failure was a known software failure. The failure mileage was 9,589.
TIRES (1 complaints)
TIRES
1 complaintPurchased 2024 brand new Audi Q5 with Kumho tires - KL33 235\55R19 from manufacturer Dec 2023. Have the car serviced at the Audi dealership per service recommendation. Tires were inspected and deemed roadworthy Jan 2025. By [XXX] (15 months post new purchase of vehicle) rear tire shredded on highway due to a known detreading issue with the Kumho tires. Causing pulling of vehicle into the central lane on highway. No accident or fatalities. Had emergency replacement of the affected tire and evaluation of the other three tires. It is noted during inspection of the three tires were also worn down atypically for the mileage (19,600). The rear tire on the driver side was also noted to not pass inspection due to early defective wear. All tires replaced, no accountability from dealership. According to the manufacturer warranty these tires would have all been replaced if bought personally (within 5 years of purchase, or under 60,000) , due to the fact the tires came with the vehicle there is no recourse per Audi dealership. Upon further investigation of Kuhmo tires there appears to be a known component regarding detreading of the tires especially with highway road speeds that has caused fatal accidents. Unable to reach Kuhmo tires to discuss accountability regarding gap in warranty coverage and defective tires. Per Audi employee this is a known issue with Audi and the tire company where they would rather pay off damages than correct the problem due to profit loss. My safety and others on the road were put in peril due to placing unsafe tires with known detreading issues on new cars, without any place for recourse when the said defective tires fail. Lack of consideration from Kuhmo tire company and Audi has placed a large population of car owners at risk, as Audi unable to get Continental tires knowingly and willingly opted for cheaper tires with known issues. Looking for accountability from these corporations. Will continue to reach out to Kuhmo for recourse. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
1 complaintIn July 2025, I received Recall 93AA (24V988 / 25V080) regarding a defect in the high-voltage battery of my 2024 Audi Q5 Hybrid. The recall states there is a risk of thermal overload and possible fire. I brought the car to the authorized dealer on August 13, 2025, where my service advisor confirmed there was no available repair. I called again on October 14, 2025, and was told there is still no remedy. Audi’s instructions prohibit charging the vehicle until the recall is resolved, which completely disables the hybrid system. This has made the car partially unusable and unsafe to operate as intended. It has been over three months since the recall notice, and no timeline for a fix has been provided by either Audi Corporate or the dealer. The defect has been acknowledged by Audi but remains unresolved, representing an unreasonable delay in remedy for a safety-related issue.
SUSPENSION (1 complaints)
SUSPENSION
1 complaint4 weeks ago, I noted the front of the vehicle sitting lower than the rear. When it was started, a warning message indicated air suspension failure, then an attempt to correct. The front raised itself and the warning stopped. I took it to the dealer for a charging recall the next day and told them about it, but nothing was found. A month later, yesterday, the same thing occurred, and I took it to the dealer again today.
Best & Worst Audi Q5 Years
Best Audi Q5 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2023
2024
(Current Model)
2020
Audi Q5 Years to Avoid
Audi Q5 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 60/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 66/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 76/100 | Good |
Audi Q5 Reliability Compared to Other Years
2024 Audi Q5 Reliability by Powertrain
The 2024 Audi Q5 is available with 2powertrain options. Here's how they compare on reliability.
| Powertrain | Complaints | Recalls | Incidents* | Crash Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | 16 | 5 | 0 | 5 out of 5 |
| PHEV | 10 | 0 | 0 | N/T |
| Total | 26 | 5 | 0 |
NHTSA tracks complaints by vehicle configuration when that detail is available. Model-level reports that do not identify a specific powertrain are included in Total but not assigned to a row. A plus sign indicates a confirmed minimum; — means no complaints could be attributed to that specific powertrain. N/T = Not tested by NHTSA.
* Incidents = crash + fire reports. A single complaint can include multiple incident types.
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Don’t buy a 2024 Audi Q5 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2024 Audi Q5
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Audi Q5 does best on how many systems draw complaints (83/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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