Audi Q5 Sportback years to avoid
The Audi Q5 Sportback years to avoid are 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
53
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2022–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Q5 Sportback years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 43 |
Every Q5 Sportback year
Common questions
What are the worst Audi Q5 Sportback years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q5 Sportback years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Audi Q5 Sportback?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q5 Sportback years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi Q5 Sportback have?
Across all model years, the Q5 Sportback has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.