Is the Audi Q5 Reliable?
2009–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Audi Q5 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 0 | 25 | 4 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 20 | 1 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2023 | 5 | 46 | 10 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2022 | 7 | 44 | 6 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2021 | 8 | 68 | 3 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2020 | 4 | 23 | 2 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 | 6 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 120 | 3 | — | 76 | Good |
| 2017 | 4 | 30 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Q5 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Q5 scores 4 points above the average luxury — a strong result.
Known Audi Q5 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 403 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audi Q5 reliable?+
The Audi Q5 scores 74/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 34 recall campaigns and 403 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Q5 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2019 Q5 achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 1 recall and 27 complaints.
How many miles does a Q5 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Audi Q5 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Q5 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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