Audi Q5 e years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Audi Q5 e years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (29 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 1 (from 12 complaints), 2023 at 2 (from 7 complaints), and 2021 at 5 (from 29 complaints). The 2025 Audi Q5 e is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2021 Audi Q5 e, 3 of 29 complaints name Forward collision avoidance.
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Audi Q5 e reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi Q5 e. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 Fewest | 2 | 7 | 0 | Electrical system | — |
| 2021 → Most | 5 | 29 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | — |
| 2020 → Fewest | 1 | 12 | 0 | Service brakes | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q5 e years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 1 (from 12 complaints), 2023 at 2 (from 7 complaints), and 2021 at 5 (from 29 complaints).
Which Audi Q5 e year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (29 complaints). On the 2021 Audi Q5 e, 3 of 29 complaints name Forward collision avoidance.
How do Audi Q5 e owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Audi Q5 e years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Audi Q5 e years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Audi Q5 e is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does a US Audi Q5 e use?
0W-20 (2.0L turbo; verify Audi PHEV spec) With filter, about 5.5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Audi Q5 e?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/60R18, 235/55R19, 255/45R20, 255/40R21 and rear 235/60R18, 235/55R19, 255/45R20, 255/40R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
Where should I confirm Audi Q5 e maintenance specs?
Use the US owner manual and under-hood labels for oil grade, capacities, and tire pressures; this page summarizes common US fitments but does not replace the manual.