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2019 Audi Q5

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: 4dr SUV
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 248 hp
Transmission: automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 24 combined · 22 city / 27 hwy
Length: 183.5 in
Curb weight: 4,046 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 5 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 18 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), 1% better than the 2019 small SUV average of 23.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Q5 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Q5 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine248 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Transmissionautomatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

quattro Premium Plusquattro Premiumquattro Prestige

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startSome trims

Built in: San Jose Chiapa, Chiapas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2019 Q5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr SUV	183.5 in	74.4 in	65.4 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	4,046 lb	53/47

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Q5	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S7)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 27 / 24	+1%	$3,400	372

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.8 MPG2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	16.4%

StandardElectronic stability control

StandardForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Audi Q5 (this car)	24 MPG	★★★★★	5
2019 BMW X3	26 MPG	★★★★★	10
2019 Lexus RX	30 MPG	Not rated	4
2019 Porsche Macan	21 MPG	Not rated	1
2019 Volvo XC60	26 MPG	Not rated	8
2019 Lexus NX	31 MPG	Not rated	2
2019 Volvo XC40	27 MPG	Not rated	4

Recalls (5)

Structure › Body · Dec 8, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V947000 · 288,991 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Structure › Body · Oct 16, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V737000 · 174,278 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jun 19, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V473000 · 28 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Risk: A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: 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.

Wheels › Hub · Jun 5, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V416000 · 126,161 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder · Apr 8, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V277000 · 12,645 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
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.
Fix: 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.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Audi Q5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

53Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

5Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

6Injuries reported

7,900 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System13

Engine10

Service Brakes8

Steering7

Power Train6

Vehicle Speed Control5

Seat Belts5

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking5

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Audi Q5 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 13 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Service Brakes — 8 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 7,900 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Audi Q5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Q5 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 Q5	24	185.8 in	Not rated	0	4
2025 Q5	26	184.3 in	★★★★★	1	47
2024 Q5	26	184.3 in	★★★★★	4	34
2023 Q5	26	184.3 in	Not rated	6	57
2022 Q5	26	184.3 in	Not rated	8	46
2021 Q5	27	184.3 in	★★★★★	8	103
2020 Q5	27	183.5 in	★★★★★	6	37
2018 Q5	25	183.5 in	★★★★★	6	208
2017 Q5	22	182.3 in	Not rated	5	42
2016 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	5	78
2015 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	6	99
2014 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	5	96

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →