2014 Audi Q5 vs 2014 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Audi Q5 | 2014 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 105 | 403 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,376 | 627 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 69 |
| Suspension | 7 | 94 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 42 |
| Power Train | 6 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 42 |
| Structure | 10 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 32 |
| Stalling | 7 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 26 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
2014 Audi Q5
2014 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.