Buying a used 2019 Audi Q5? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 Audi Q5 has 5 recalls in this group, involving the brake master cylinder, passenger airbag damage risk, water-related power loss, and wheel-arch trim detachment. Braking and occupant protection are prominent recall subjects, alongside the exterior-trim concerns. The 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports: electrical system issues appear in 12, engine issues in 8, and service brakes and steering in 7 each. The record includes 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify master-cylinder and passenger-airbag recall completion.
- Check water-damage and wheel-arch trim recall records.
- Ask about electrical, engine, braking, and steering repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi Q5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Brake Master Cylinder Defect | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Passenger Air Bag Damage Risk | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 rear wheel arch trim can detach | Structure | medium |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Wheel Arch Trim May Detach | Wheels | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
50 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | Yes |
| Engine | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | Yes |
| Steering | 7 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 5 | None found |