NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Audi Q5
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV that has anchored Audi's lineup for well over a decade, targeting buyers who want a premium daily driver with genuine refinement. Slotting between entry-level crossovers and larger three-row haulers, the Q5 competes in one of the most contested segments in the market, appealing to professionals and families alike who expect both comfort and credibility.
The 2019 Audi Q5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 5 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Q5 as one of the more polished and well-rounded entries in the compact luxury SUV segment, praising its composed driving character, upscale interior execution, and broad feature set. Most professional assessments position it as a benchmark-level choice for buyers prioritizing refinement, though opinions on value relative to rivals tend to vary.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13713
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM21V947000
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Reported 2021-12-08
STRUCTURE:BODY19V737000
Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
Reported 2019-10-16
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19V473000
Risk: A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Reported 2019-06-19
WHEELS:HUB19V416000
Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Reported 2019-06-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER19V277000
Risk: A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Reported 2019-04-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
47 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.