2020 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
22
Recalls
4
Crashes
3
Severe
7

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V842000 Dec 2023

Other

No consequence data available

21V947000 Dec 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V505000 Aug 2020

Other

No consequence data available

19V737000 Oct 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Nov 2025

Purchased a 2020 Audi Q5 sold as-is. Within 30 days, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle lost power. A dealer estimated repairs would cost...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

I purchased a pre-owned Audi in August 2023 from a franchised dealer. I was explicitly told there were no open recalls or issues. In May 2024, the veh...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Sep 2025

Traffic stopped very quickly. The automatic breaking did not engage, resulting in a crash and a total loss of the vehicle. I bought the Audi due to qu...

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
Jul 2025

The seatbelt comes loose and Nuna sent me a pad and screwdriver and refused to replace the seat. The harness won’t stay tight and I do not trust the s...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2025

Without warning, on [XXX, my 2020 Audi Q5 stopped working. I called Audi Care, who arranged a tow to the nearest Audi dealer, the Q5 was under manufac...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
May 2024

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Vehicle Safety Issue with 2020 Audi Q5 Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to form...

Engine
Feb 2024

On 12-18-2024, I brought a Audi Q5 2020 from Lynbrook Audi dealership in New york, approximately weeks after the vehicle engine oil light came on to r...

WHEELS
Jan 2024

My dealership informed me that my tires were feathering at the edges and wearing unevenly. I found information that there was a recall for this proble...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2023

We were driving today at around 11:30am and all of a sudden the “Audi Presense” light came on at the same time the car brakes abruptly slowed down the...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Sep 2023

Incident occurred as I was waiting third in line to add fuel to my Audi. Usually when I am in a long wait I put my vehicle in neutral and to move forw...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Audi Q5 has 22 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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