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2020 Audi

Q5

Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Audi Q5: best and worst years
2020 Audi Q5

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2020.

2022 photoCharles from Port Chester, New YorkCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.056 hp/lb

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
Range per hour (240V)
163 mi/hr
Real-world MPG
37.3 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 10.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
25 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • ENGINE11%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8%
  • SEAT BELTS8%
  • STEERING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 38 total.

Audi Q5: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

978 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 28, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074806_5

    This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.

  • May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14

    This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERQ2_Audi closures

    Multiple campaign closues

  • May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2

    This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).

  • May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4

    The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years

  • Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • and 970 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

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.