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The 2025 Audi Q5 is associated with 46 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, accounting for 4 reports (9% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 26 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 58 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 23 miles of electric driving range. The 2025 Audi Q5 belongs to the 3rd generation (Typ GU) Q5 platform spanning model years 2025–2026.

Platform Architecture: 3rd Generation (Typ GU) • Production Span: 2025–2026 • Platform Code: PPC • Lifecycle Note: Initial Launch (2025–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 46 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4 / 9%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–26 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Audi Q5?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Q5 quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 55 MPGe (25 MPG) 61 MPGe (27 MPG) 58 MPGe (26 MPG) 23 mi EV (390 mi total) $2,900 / yr
Q5 S line quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Q5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Q5 TFSI quattro 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
SQ5 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
SQ5 Sportback 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
SQ5 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
SQ5 Sportback 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Audi Q5?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV AWD 16.400000000000002%
PHEV SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Audi Q5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Audi Q5?

Summary of 46 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
46
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 complaints
BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Audi Q5 problems & component breakdown (34 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Audi Q5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V266000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Audi Q5

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Audi Q5

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Audi Q5 have?

The 2025 Audi Q5 is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Audi Q5?

NHTSA records list 46 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Audi Q5. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, appearing in 4 filings (9% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Audi Q5?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Audi Q5 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Audi Q5 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Audi Q5 range from 21 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.