Buying a used 2024 Audi Q5? Check these 4 recalls first
Carries four recalls, the same themes as recent Q5 years: a hybrid battery that can overheat and catch fire, an overheating portable charging cable, a front passenger airbag that may switch itself off, and engine screws that can loosen and leak oil. The complaint file is small and clean so far, with 20 unverified NHTSA reports and no crashes, fires or injuries. More than half of those reports concern forward collision avoidance, followed by service brakes and tires.
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.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the airbag and engine screw recalls were performed
- Road-test the forward collision warning and automatic braking for false alerts
- Check brake feel and tire condition given those complaint areas
- 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 2024 Audi Q5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi electric models: portable charging cable can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi Q5 hybrid battery can overheat and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi front passenger airbag may switch itself off | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Q5 engine screws can loosen and leak oil | Engine | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
20 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |
| Tires | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |