Audi Q5
The 2026 Audi Q5 presents an average reliability profile, making condition and maintenance history paramount.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.11 | 9.8 | — |
| 2025 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | 23-29 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.71 | 9.8 | — |
| 2018 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.71 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2016 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | DPV | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 201-261 hp | 236-273 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | TFSI Direct-Injection | Automatic (S7) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | TFSI Direct-Injection |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | 2.0T | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | 2.0T |
| 2016 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 6 | 3.2 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | 6 | 3.2 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: quattro Premium | quattro Premium | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $51,900, Trim: quattro Prestige, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | quattro Prestige | $51,900 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $43,300, Series: Q5 quattro Premium, Note: Entertainment System: 2 LCD Monitors In The Front udi Sound System w/7" Display -inc: 10 speakers | — | $43,300 | Entertainment System: 2 LCD Monitors In The Front udi Sound System w/7" Display -inc: 10 speakers | Q5 quattro Premium |
| 2019 | Base price: $53,850, Trim: quattro Premium | quattro Premium | $53,850 | — | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $50,800, Trim: quattro Premium Plus | quattro Premium Plus | $50,800 | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $53,200, Trim: quattro Premium Plus | quattro Premium Plus | $53,200 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 550 | 19.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 18 | 19 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 550 | 25.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 540 | 19.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.5 | 18 | 20 | — |
| 2016 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 540 | 19.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 AUDI Q5 SUV N/A AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2026 AUDI Q5 SUV N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2024 | 2024 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 2021 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi Q5 SUV AWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | optional | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi Q5 SUV AWD Later Release |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Audi Q5 SUV AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Audi Q5 presents an average reliability profile, making condition and maintenance history paramount.
2025
The 2025 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition, rated below average for reliability.
2022
The 2022 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Audi Q5 offers a premium experience but buyers should proceed with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2019
The 2019 Audi Q5 offers a premium driving experience with excellent safety ratings, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
2018
The 2018 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2017
The 2017 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Audi Q5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Audi Q5 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety recalls and a high volume of technical service bulletins.
2013
The 2013 Audi Q5 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbags and engine cooling systems.
2012
The 2012 Audi Q5 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning the driver frontal air bag inflator and potential fuel system leaks.
2011
The 2011 Audi Q5 is rated below average for reliability, with significant safety recalls concerning airbags and fuel systems.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi Q5?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Q5 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi Q5 presents an average reliability profile, making condition and maintenance history paramount.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi Q5 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi Q5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi q5 presents an average reliability profile, making condition and maintenance history paramount. and the 2026 audi q5's value proposition hinges on its average reliability rating and the significant tsb count. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi Q5?
Across Carfocal's published Q5 guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Axle Components, Gateway Control Module, and Brake Pads and Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Axle Components, Gateway Control Module, and Brake Pads and Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints