2015 Audi Q5 vs 2015 Subaru Outback
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 | 2015 Audi Q5 | 2015 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,089 | 539 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,024 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 126 |
| Engine | 37 | 47 |
| Power Train | 4 | 37 |
| Structure | 4 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 27 |
| Steering | 14 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 10 |
| Oil consumption | 11 | 9 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
2015 Audi Q5
2015 Subaru Outback
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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.