Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V947000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V737000 Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V473000 Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V416000 Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V277000 Hydraulic Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 53 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi Q5 has several recalls, notably involving the electrical system and airbag issues, with complaints primarily about electrical, engine, and steering components. Despite these issues, the overall reliability is fairly typical for premium crossovers, with average maintenance and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 20,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| air bags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid service
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Inconsistent engine power
- Steering irregularities
- Unusual brake noise
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.