2016 Audi Q5 vs 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
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 | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 392 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 839 | 1,243 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,244 mi | 67,903 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 200 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24 |
| Power Train | 3 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 19 |
| Steering | 10 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 7 | 51 |
| Stalling | 0 | 52 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2016 Audi Q5
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.