Audi Q5 e years to avoid
The Audi Q5 e years to avoid are 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
107
Total complaints
0
Recall campaigns
2020–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Q5 e years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 45 |
Every Q5 e year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021avoid | 45 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Audi Q5 e years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q5 e years to avoid are 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Audi Q5 e?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q5 e years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi Q5 e have?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the Q5 e.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.