Audi Q5 years to avoid
More than twice the Q5's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi Q5 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Audi Q5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi Q5 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine354
- Airbags258
- Electrical223
- Fuel system158
- Driver assistance114
- Steering97
- Transmission91
- Brakes86
- Body79
- Suspension59
- Acceleration47
- Visibility46
Most reported problems on the Audi Q5
Audi Q5 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 4 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 47 | Driver assistance | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | - | 20 | Driver assistance | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 46 | Driver assistance | 5 | 7 | ||
| 2022 | 79 | 22 | Electrical | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 70 | 75 | Electrical | 20,000 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 76 | 25 | Electrical | 6 | 3 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 73 | 53 | Electrical | 7,900 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 35 | 209 | Electrical | 15,483 | 6 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 80 | 42 | Engine | 22,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 64 | 78 | Engine | 36,488 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 62 | 100 | Engine | 53,000 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 60 | 105 | Engine | 50,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 67 | 89 | Engine | 56,500 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 43 | 168 | Airbags | 72,000 | 6 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 50 | 143 | Airbags | 77,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 64 | 100 | Airbags | 75,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 82 | 31 | Airbags | 58,000 | 6 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 33
Audi Q5 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Audi Q5
What years of the Audi Q5 should you avoid?
2012 and 2018. Each has more than twice the Audi Q5's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 209, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Audi Q5?
2022, 2020 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (22, 25 and 31).
What is the most common problem with the Audi Q5?
Engine, with 354 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (258) and electrical (223).
How many recalls does the Audi Q5 have?
33 recalls between 2009 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 8.
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