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2024 Audi Q5 Problems: 2 Known Issues

2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Audi Q5 has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2021-2024 Audi Q5 PHEV High-Voltage Battery Overheating - Recall 25V080000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2021-2024 Audi Q5, volkswagen Group of America has recalled 2021-2024 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles because the high-voltage traction battery may overheat. NHTSA lists the defect under Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery, and states that a high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. The campaign as a whole (which also includes the 2022 Audi A7 e-hybrid PHEV) covers 20,201 vehicles across all models involved - that figure is campaign-wide and is not a count of affected Q5s. Because the fire risk is tied to the battery itself, Volkswagen's interim instruction to affected owners is to stop charging the vehicle until the battery can be replaced, which makes this a recall Q5 PHEV owners should act on rather than defer.

Common Symptoms

  • High-voltage battery overheating
  • Contact from Volkswagen/Audi advising you to stop charging the vehicle

How to Fix

The repair is free of charge at any Audi dealer. Dealers install advanced diagnostic software on the high-voltage battery system. Volkswagen is also monitoring available online vehicle data and will contact owners individually as necessary to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced; where online data is not available for a vehicle, owners are advised on their own not to charge the high-voltage battery until the final remedy becomes available. This is a phased recall, so notification and the final remedy may reach owners at different times. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your Q5 is included and whether the remedy has been completed.

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On the 2009-2025 Audi Q5, audi states that contaminated gasoline or gasoline with insufficient deposit-control additives can contribute to deposits on intake valves, the intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Possible results include rough running after cold start, extended cranking, hesitation, rough idle, reduced performance, poor fuel economy or an MIL with misfire, lean-system or air/fuel-ratio-imbalance faults. This does not establish a universal Q5 intake-valve defect, a mandatory walnut-blasting interval or a fixed failure mileage.

This issue also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6

Common Symptoms

  • Rough running after a cold start
  • Excessive engine cranking time
  • Hesitation while driving
  • Rough idle
  • Reduced engine performance
  • Poor fuel economy
  • MIL with misfire, lean-system or air/fuel-ratio-imbalance faults

How to Fix

Confirm the exact gasoline-powered vehicle, fuel quality, symptoms and stored DTCs before cleaning or replacing components. If contaminated gasoline is suspected, change fuel source; if detergent quality is suspect, Audi recommends Top Tier detergent gasoline. Continue guided diagnosis if the condition persists and identify the actual deposit location before selecting any cleaning procedure. Do not prescribe routine walnut blasting, a catch can, chemical cleaner or high-RPM driving from this record.

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NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

Campaign #26V26600024/04/2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

Campaign #25V08000012/02/2025

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.

Campaign #25V29400007/05/2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Audi Q5 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2021-2024 Audi Q5 PHEV High-Voltage Battery Overheating - Recall 25V080000, 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi Q5 reliable?

The 2024 Audi Q5 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2021-2024 Audi Q5 PHEV High-Voltage Battery Overheating - Recall 25V080000. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2021-2024 Audi Q5 2021-2024 Audi Q5 PHEV High-Voltage Battery Overheating - Recall 25V080000?

Volkswagen Group of America has recalled 2021-2024 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles because the high-voltage traction battery may overheat. NHTSA lists the defect under Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery, and states that a high-voltage battery that overheats in… Severity: high.

What is the 2009-2025 Audi Q5 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13?

Audi states that contaminated gasoline or gasoline with insufficient deposit-control additives can contribute to deposits on intake valves, the intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Possible results include rough running after cold start, extended cranking, hes… Severity: medium.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

Campaign #22V75300007/10/2022

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #21V60600005/08/2021

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