Audi

Q5

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2009 to 2025

Includes Q5, Q5 Hybrid, Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro and 2 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 42, below this model's typical 53; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 5.

Worst year: 2018. complaints: 207, about 7.7x this model's typical 27; recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Audi Q5
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2009	1Gas	20	no data	$3,850	6	31	0	no data	AIR BAGS 44%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 6%
complaints: 31, above this model's typical 27 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	1Gas	20	no data	$3,850	4	100	0	918	AIR BAGS 41%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 24%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 100, about 3.7x this model's typical 27 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	21	211	$3,675	5	143	0	1,093	AIR BAGS 35%, ENGINE 22%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 143, about 2.7x this model's typical 53 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 23 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	21	241	$3,675	6	168	0	1,160	AIR BAGS 42%, ENGINE 23%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 168, about 3.2x this model's typical 53 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 24 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	4Gas, Hybrid	22.5	211	$3,425	5	92	1	1,486	ENGINE 30%, STEERING 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 92, below this model's typical 106 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Diesel, Gas, Hybrid	24	240	$3,250	5	106	1	1,277	ENGINE 27%, STEERING 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 106, in line with this model's typical 106 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	4Diesel, Gas, Hybrid	24	240	$3,250	6	99	1	1,002	ENGINE 31%, STEERING 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 99, below this model's typical 106 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Diesel, Gas, Hybrid	24	240	$3,250	5	77	1	776	ENGINE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 77, below this model's typical 106 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	21.5	no data	$3,575	5	42	0	670	ENGINE 33%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Gas	25	252	$3,100	6	207	0	973	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 207, about 7.7x this model's typical 27 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2018 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Gas	24	no data	$3,200	5	52	0	928	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, ENGINE 11%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%
complaints: 52, about 1.9x this model's typical 27 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	25.5	no data	$3,025	6	25	1	978	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 25, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	25	no data	$3,100	8	74	1	1,067	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, ENGINE 16%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 74, below this model's typical 80 recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Hybrid	25	no data	$3,100	8	45	1	926	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 45, about 1.7x this model's typical 27 recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Hybrid	25	no data	$3,100	6	49	0	802	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 49, about 1.8x this model's typical 27 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Hybrid	26	no data	$2,950	4	20	0	634	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 43%, SERVICE BRAKES 18%, TIRES 11%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 27 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	26	no data	$3,150	1	42	0	694	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2009: 20 to 2025: 26

Owner complaints2009: 31 to 2025: 42

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Audi Q5 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.