2015 Audi Q5 vs 2015 Lincoln MKC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Audi Q5 | 2015 Lincoln MKC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 99 | 130 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,098 | 151 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,024 mi | 49,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Lincoln MKC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 12 |
| Power Train | 4 | 18 |
| Steering | 14 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2015 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.