Audi Q5 VIN check & common problems
Decode any Audi Q5 by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 5/5
- Frontal crash
- 5/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 4/5
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2024 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 9 L/100km
- City
- 10.2 L/100km
- Highway
- 8.1 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2024 model year
EU CO2 emissions (WLTP)
Official EU type-approval CO2 for the Audi Q5, averaged over 46,291 cars registered across the EU.
- Diesel≈ 151 kW173g/km
- Plug-in hybrid≈ 195 kW39g/km
- Petrol≈ 169 kW187g/km
EU CO2 data: European Environment Agency (EEA), 2024. Tailpipe (WLTP) figures, reused under CC BY 4.0.
What you can check on a Audi Q5
- Confirm whether the 14 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Engine, Electrical System
- Know the 119 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
- Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 9 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Audi Q5 from the US?
American-market Audi Q5s are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Audi Q5: frequently asked questions
Does the Audi Q5 have any recalls?
14 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Audi Q5 (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?
Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Engine, Electrical System.
Is the Audi Q5 safe?
The Audi Q5 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Audi Q5?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 9 L/100km, based on US testing.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Audi Q5?
Based on EU registration data (2024), the Audi Q5 emits around 173 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, tailpipe) in its most common version. Lower CO2 usually means lower road tax across much of the EU.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.