The 2020 Audi Q5's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 22 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V8420002023-13-12

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

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.

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

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19V7370002019-16-10

STRUCTURE:BODY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Audi Q5 has accumulated 22 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Engine3

03Electrical System2

04Steering,electrical System,service Brakes2

05Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance1

22 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi Q5 Fuel Economy

24–27mpg combined

22-25city

28-29hwy

$2,150-$2,400/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2020 Audi Q5 ranges from 24 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Q5 - Automatic (AM-S7)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city29 hwy~$2,150/yr10/10 Clean

Q5 - Automatic (S7)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Audi Q5

29States

31%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 29 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

1,08111%

TXTexas

1,00510%

FLFlorida

95910%

NYNew York

7608%

NJNew Jersey

7067%

ILIllinois

4805%

PAPennsylvania

3844%

COColorado

3433%

GAGeorgia

3173%

WAWashington

3053%

DEDelaware

2913%

AZArizona

2713%

DCWashington DC

2653%

NCNorth Carolina

2452%

MDMaryland

2282%

MOMissouri

1902%

CTConnecticut

1852%

NH146

MI142

NV141

UT139

OH139

TN131

MA122

OR118

MN101

OK98

WI77

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Audi Q5?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Audi Q5 a good car to buy?

The 2020 Audi Q5 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Audi Q5?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2020 Audi Q5. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Audi Q5?

You'll get between 24 and 27 MPG combined from the 2020 Audi Q5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Audi Q5?

Out of 22 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.