Audi Q5 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi Q5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (204 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2020 at 3 (from 25 complaints), and 2015 at 4 (from 99 complaints). The Audi Q5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Audi Q5, 22 of 204 complaints name Suspension.
Data as of .
2012
2020
2015
2025–26
Audi Q5 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. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 |
| 2025 → Too early | 21 | 42 | 1 | Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance | 25.3 |
| 2024 → | 7 | 20 | 4 | Forward collision avoidance | 24.7 |
| 2023 → | 7 | 33 | 5 | Forward collision avoidance | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 25.3 |
| 2021 → | 13 | 73 | 8 | Electrical system | 25.7 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 3 | 25 | 6 | Electrical system | 25.5 |
| 2019 → | 4 | 52 | 5 | Steering | 24 |
| 2018 → Most | 15 | 204 | 6 | Suspension | 25 |
| 2017 → | 6 | 42 | 5 | Engine | 21.5 |
| 2016 → | 6 | 77 | 5 | Engine | 23.8 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 4 | 99 | 6 | Engine | 23.8 |
| 2014 → | 4 | 106 | 5 | Engine | 23.8 |
| 2013 → | 7 | 92 | 5 | Engine | 23 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 6 | Engine | 21 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 full synthetic (common 2.0T fills; other engines may differ) · 5.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18 to 255/45R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 17V-298 covers certain 2013-2017 Audi Q5 gasoline vehicles (with Q7 in the same campaign): the fuel-pump flange may crack and leak fuel; dealers replace cracked flanges or apply protective film. Campaign 17V-001 covers certain 2011-2017 Q5 vehicles where sunroof drain water can soak foam around the side head-air-bag inflator and corrode the canister so it can rupture; dealers inspect and coat or replace the inflator after removing foam. Campaign 17V-002 covers certain 2013-2017 Q5 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines where an electric coolant pump can overheat if blocked; dealers update software to cut pump power if blocked.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (common US fills) · 5.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18 to 255/45R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 18V-369 covers certain 2018 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles (with several Volkswagen models): brake-caliper pistons may have insufficient coating and reduce brake performance. Campaign 19V-416 covers certain 2018-2019 Q5 and SQ5 vehicles where wheel-arch cover trim may loosen and detach while driving. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; multi-model unit counts are shared.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2020 at 3 (from 25 complaints), and 2015 at 4 (from 99 complaints).
Which Audi Q5 year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (204 complaints). On the 2018 Audi Q5, 22 of 204 complaints name Suspension.
How do Audi Q5 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi Q5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi Q5 years are too early to compare?
The Audi Q5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2019 Audi Q5?
FY Q5 generation (2018-on).
What oil does a recent Audi Q5 take?
FY US notes commonly list 0W-20 full synthetic; earlier 8R 2.0T fills often list 5W-30—confirm the VW/Audi oil standard in the manual.
What tire sizes does an Audi Q5 use?
Common US fits span about 235/60R18 to 255/45R20 depending on trim.