2018 Audi Q5 vs 2018 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 330 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,067 | 183 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 17,750 mi | 14,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 68 | 129 |
| Engine | 30 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 23 |
| Power Train | 9 | 26 |
| Structure | 20 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 37 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2018 Audi Q5
2018 Toyota RAV4
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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.