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Audi Q5

Audi's mid-size SUV bestseller, refined, spacious and available with quattro ultra all-wheel drive and a torque-rich S model.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Audi Q5 is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 177 to 354 horsepower, achieving up to 42 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a Not Rated-star NHTSA safety rating and 4 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Audi Q5 2024 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Audi Q5 SUV2024 Spec

Years

2008 - present

Power

177 - 354 hp

Best MPG

42 MPG

NHTSA

Not Rated★ overall

2024 Recalls

4 campaigns

Complaints

20 filed

01At a glance

Audi Q5 by the numbers

TopicAudi Q5Detail
Power range177 - 354 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy24 - 42 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety ratingNot Rated★ overall (2026)Frontal Not Rated★ · Side Not Rated★ · Rollover Not Rated★
Recalls (2024)4Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2024)20FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, TIRES
Fuel typesDiesel, PetrolAWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4682 x 1893 x 1662 mmL x W x H, 2832 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Audi Q5 NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
2026NRNRNRNR0
2025NRNRNRNR0
20245★5★5★4★0
20235★5★5★4★0
20225★5★5★4★0
20215★5★5★4★0
20205★5★5★4★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2024 Audi Q5 open recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

23V842000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

24V251000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

25V080000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.

ENGINE

25V294000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.

05Pick your year

Audi Q5 generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Audi Q5 generations

SpecificationQ5 FY2017 – 2024 (FY)Q5 8R2008 – 2017 (8R)
Power Output204 – 354 hp177 – 225 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 42 MPG combinedUp to 37 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h5.1s7.1s
Exterior Dimensions4682 × 1893 × 1662 mm4629 × 1880 × 1655 mm
Wheelbase2832 mm2807 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Audi Q5: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Audi Q5 have?

The 2024 Audi Q5 has 4 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Audi Q5 get?

Across verified powertrains, the Q5 achieves 24 to 42 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Audi Q5 have?

Power ranges from 177 hp to 354 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Diesel, Petrol fuel types.

Is the Audi Q5 safe?

The 2026 Q5 earned a Not Rated-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal Not Rated, side Not Rated, rollover Not Rated). It has earned 5 stars in 5 tested model years.

What are common Audi Q5 problems?

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2024 model year, most frequently involving FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, TIRES.

How many generations does the Audi Q5 have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2008 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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