2020 Audi Q5 vs 2020 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 | 2020 Audi Q5 | 2020 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 627 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,006 | 303 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 28–40 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 5,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 179 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 119 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 89 |
| Structure | 1 | 58 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 55 |
| Power Train | 1 | 36 |
| Steering | 2 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 0 | 25 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2020 Audi Q5
2020 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.