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Audi Q5 by year

The Q5 is a SUV sold from 2009–2020 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 64 recalls and 1,143 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1520253020092014201920202009: 20 MPG combined2010: 20 MPG combined2011: 20–22 MPG combined2012: 20–22 MPG combined2013: 21–26 MPG combined2014: 21–26 MPG combined2015: 21–26 MPG combined2016: 21–26 MPG combined2017: 21–22 MPG combined2018: 25 MPG combined2019: 24 MPG combined2020: 24–27 MPG combined27 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2009 Q53.2L 6-cyl20631
2010 Q53.2L 6-cyl204100
2011 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–225143
2012 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–226168
2013 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl21–26592
2014 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl21–265106
2015 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl21–26699
2016 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl21–26577
2017 Q52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl21–22542
2018 Q52.0L 4-cyl256208
2019 Q52.0L 4-cyl24552
2020 Q52.0L 4-cyl24–27625

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Audi Q5 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Q5, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine293
  • Air Bags226
  • Electrical System149
  • Fuel/Propulsion System123
  • Unknown or Other114
  • Steering74

Selling a Audi Q5: questions

How much is a junk Audi Q5 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Q5s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Audi Q5s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2009–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Audi Q5 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Q5 (208). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, air bags and electrical system.

Which Audi Q5 year has the most recalls?

The 2009 Q5 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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