2020 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (5), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 20% |
| Engine | 4 | 16% |
| Steering | 3 | 12% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 12% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% |
| Seats | 1 | 4% |
| Chest Clip | 1 | 4% |
| Buckle | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-09-04
On September 2, 2026, I purchased a used 2020 Audi Q5 with disclosed Lemon Law Buyback title branding. Approximately two hours after taking delivery, the vehicle began exhibiting a pronounced vibration/judder in the drivetrain when turning the steering wheel at low speed, approximately 1-5 mph. Initially occurring only...
Electrical System,seat Belts,seats - filed 2026-08-21
Electrical system failure due to water in the spare tire & battery well, purchased key fob, 2 auto batteries unable to program fob due to non compatible 1st battery, info display contact dealer, had the water extracted, there were no prior indicators of an upcoming issue until the morning of May 22,2026 when my vehicle...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-06
Engine Start Malfunction Warning Light. Apparently, this has been a problem with the 2020 Q5 (and others) from water backing up from clogged moonroof drainage system allowing water into the L rear compartment housing the Comfort Control Module, wiring, fuses, etc. (or other roof drainage problems also saturating the C...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.