2020 Audi Q5 e: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
50.0
Severity index
Severity index 50.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 | 33.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 33.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 25.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 16.7% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 16.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 8.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.