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Audi Q5 E problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Q5 E from 2020 to 2025: 64 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (29), 2024 (14), 2020 (12).

Audi Q5 E
Photo: LuvsMG481 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical25
Engine12
Transmission & drivetrain9
Brakes8
Other / unknown8
Forward collision avoidance8
Fuel & propulsion7
Wheels4

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2020012–
2021029–
202201–
202307–
2024014–
202501–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Audi Q5 E?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (29), 2024 (14), 2020 (12).

How many recalls has the Audi Q5 E had?

Across 2020–2025, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).