Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi Q5, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2018 Audi Q5 - 207 complaints in its first 8 years (207 to date)
- 2012 Audi Q5 - 133 complaints in its first 8 years (168 to date)
- 2011 Audi Q5 - 124 complaints in its first 8 years (143 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2017 Audi Q5 - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 2016 Audi Q5 - 63 complaints in its first 8 years (77 to date)
- 2013 Audi Q5 - 68 complaints in its first 8 years (89 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 | 42 | 42 | 1 |
| 2024 Audi Q5 | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 Audi Q5 | 43 | 43 | 5 |
| 2022 Audi Q5 | 22 | 22 | 4 |
| 2021 Audi Q5 | 74 | 74 | 8 |
| 2020 Audi Q5 | 25 | 25 | 6 |
| 2019 Audi Q5 | 52 | 52 | 5 |
| 2018 Audi Q5 | 207 | 207 | 6 |
| 2017 Audi Q5 | 42 | 38 | 5 |
| 2016 Audi Q5 | 77 | 63 | 5 |
| 2015 Audi Q5 | 99 | 71 | 6 |
| 2014 Audi Q5 | 105 | 71 | 5 |
| 2013 Audi Q5 | 89 | 68 | 5 |
| 2012 Audi Q5 | 168 | 133 | 6 |
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 143 | 124 | 5 |
| 2010 Audi Q5 | 100 | 73 | 4 |
| 2009 Audi Q5 | 31 | 16 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V266000 | 2025 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. |
| 25V294000 | 2022-2024 | Engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. |
| 25V080000 | 2021-2024 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat. |
| 24V898000 | 2022-2023 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat. |
| 24V251000 | 2023-2024 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5... |
| 23V842000 | 2020-2024 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro,... |
| 22V753000 | 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. |
| 22V742000 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad,... |
| 22V034000 | 2020-2021 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5... |
| 21V947000 | 2018-2021 | Structure | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. |
| 21V606000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7,... |
| 21V295000 | 2020-2021 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad,... |
| 20V505000 | 2020 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas... |
| 19V737000 | 2018-2020 | Structure | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. |
| 19V473000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. |
| 19V416000 | 2018-2019 | Wheels | 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. |
| 19V277000 | 2018-2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 18V818000 | 2009-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. |
| 18V369000DO NOT DRIVE | 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5... |
| 18V229000 | 2013-2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4... |
| 18V082000 | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012... |
| 17V622000 | 2013-2016 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. |
| 17V298000 | 2013-2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. |
| 17V297000 | 2017 | Power Train | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. |
| 17V002000 | 2013-2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi... |
| 17V001000 | 2011-2017 | Visibility | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. |
| 16V955000 | 2018 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for... |
| 16V660000 | 2009-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. |
| 16V376000 | 2008-2009 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. |
| 16V078000 | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC,... |