2014 Audi Q5 vs 2015 Audi Q5
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 | 2015 Audi Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 105 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,376 | 1,089 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 54,024 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Audi Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 37 |
| Steering | 17 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 12 |
| Suspension | 7 | 8 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 |
| Power Train | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 13 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
2014 Audi Q5
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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.