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Audi Q5: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
35 complaints · 1 recalls
19 complaints · 4 recalls
30 complaints · 5 recalls
69 complaints · 8 recalls
22 complaints · 6 recalls
47 complaints · 5 recalls
195 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
42 complaints · 5 recalls
76 complaints · 5 recalls
97 complaints · 6 recalls
105 complaints · 5 recalls
92 complaints · 5 recalls
4 complaints · 6 recalls
141 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2024?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Audi Q5’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Audi Q5 head-to-head →