2020 Audi Q5 E
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2020: 12 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
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Complete failure of the car to start or turn on. This occurred once in 2021 and a second time in 2023. Taken to dealership. Diagnosed with a computer problem. Fixed by dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-17
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Jul 9 2024. Plug-in hybrid battery fire. Car plugged in at 11:10am with an empty battery. At 1:45pm we noticed white smoke emitting from the battery, (rear left near charge port). Immediately unplugged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-03
Service brakes
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
Wheels
2 of 12 total reports mention: wheels.
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I went to dealership to fix recall and the dealership didn't finish work on recall because they wanted me to pay for an alignment when it says it should off been fixed on your website because the recall damaged my tires unevenly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-20
Suspension
2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
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Received letter from Audi regarding NHTSA:22V034. Letter indicated there was a defect with the rear axle suspension alignment which could lead to premature and excessive tire wear and, potential tire failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Audi Q5 E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Audi Q5 E reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi Q5 E?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q5 E have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.