Seats Problems of Audi Q5

Audi Q5 owners have reported 10 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Audi Q5


Recently reported Seats problems of Audi Q5

The Seats problem

The seat occupancy detection system is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag warning light activates when a passenger occupies the passenger seat and the passenger overhead reading light remains on when the seat is occupied including overnight.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

During a rear end collision, the vehicle, a 2019 Audi Q5, was stopped, stationary, on a city street at a red light. The vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle going approx. 30-40 mph. Both rear seat passengers in the Audi sustained significant injuries.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The head restraints push both the drive and the passengers heads forward and it cause neck pain. I cannot adjust the head restraint and it is highly uncomfortable. Stop making the manufacturers produce these head restraints. Let them make adjustable ones again.   Read details...




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