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 | 26 | 4 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 24 | 1 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2023 | 4 | 48 | 10 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2022 | 5 | 45 | 6 | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2021 | 5 | 70 | 3 | — | 44 | Poor |
| 2020 | 3 | 23 | 2 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2019 | 1 | 31 | 6 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2018 | 3 | 124 | 3 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2017 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 65 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Q5 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Q5 scores 14 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Audi Q5 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 421 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audi Q5 reliable?+
The Audi Q5 scores 56/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 25 recall campaigns and 421 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Q5 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Q5 achieved the highest reliability score of 72/100 with 0 recalls and 26 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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