Audi A5 vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A5 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 443 | 1,104 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2025 | 2005–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 78 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.2% | 10.9% |
Audi A5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
70
15.8%
Other & Unspecified
57
12.9%
Airbags
50
11.3%
Steering
27
6.1%
Body & Structure
17
3.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
3.6%
Toyota Highlander Hybrid by year
What breaks
Brakes
350
31.7%
Electrical System
151
13.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
106
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
95
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
75
6.8%
Stability & Traction Control
69
6.3%
Steering
41
3.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.4%