Model year guide

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback at a glance

Safety recalls1
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls 1

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #26V266000 · manufacturer #69GT · 24/04/2026

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6–185.8 in
Width
74.4–74.8 in
Height
64.6–65.4 in
Wheelbase
111.0 in
Curb weight
3,913–4,376 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
63.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 786

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 786.

This bulleti provides information when the message "Parking systems: fault" appears, DTC B200044.

Bulletin TSB_2076899_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is occasionally audio output for entertainment when the vehicle is started.

Bulletin TSB_2079976_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).

Bulletin TSB_2082223_5 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.

Bulletin TSB_2081477_7 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.

Bulletin TSB_2080988_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is an engine warning lamp on; DTC P157000 is logged in the ECM.

Bulletin TSB_2080076_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when the rear lid does not open when the button on the key is pressed.

Bulletin TSB_2076902_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when the sound output pauses automatically after starting the vehicle.

Bulletin TSB_2079975_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the time does not autmotically update when daylight savings time begins or ends.

Bulletin TSB_2079972_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when the settings for sound via the head restraints are missing.

Bulletin TSB_2079965_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q5 SPORTBACK AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback vehicles on record

Other Audi Q5 Sportback model years

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback get?

The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.