2016 Audi Q5 vs 2018 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 | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2018 Audi Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 839 | 1,067 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,244 mi | 17,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Audi Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 68 |
| Engine | 26 | 30 |
| Suspension | 2 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 21 |
| Structure | 2 | 20 |
| Steering | 10 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2016 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.