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Audi Q5 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Audi Q5 (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 24 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 28 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi Q5 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q5 | 2 | 24 mpg | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Q5 | 6 | 25–26 mpg | 1 | 47 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Q5 | 3 | 24–26 mpg | 4 | 34 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Q5 | 4 | 25–26 mpg | 6 | 57 | — |
| 2022 Q5 | 4 | 25–26 mpg | 8 | 46 | — |
| 2021 Q5 | 3 | 25–27 mpg | 8 | 103 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Q5 | 2 | 24–27 mpg | 6 | 37 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Q5 | 1 | 24 mpg | 5 | 53 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Q5 | 1 | 25 mpg | 6 | 208 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Q5 | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 5 | 42 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Q5 | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 5 | 78 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Q5 | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 6 | 99 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi Q5 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi Q5 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V266000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Apr 24, 2026; model years 2025
- 25V294000 — Engine, reported May 7, 2025; model years 2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V080000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Feb 12, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V898000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Nov 27, 2024; model years 2022, 2023
- 24V251000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Apr 3, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V842000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Cable/cord: Onboard, reported Dec 13, 2023; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 22V753000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Oct 7, 2022; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 22V742000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 5, 2022; model years 2021
- 22V368000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm), reported May 23, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V034000 — Tires, reported Jan 26, 2022; model years 2020, 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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