Audi Q5 vs BMW X5
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 Q5 | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,860 | 4,530 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2026 | 2000–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 112 | 189 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 234 |
| Injuries reported | 62 | 142 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.4% | 12.6% |
Audi Q5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
355
19.1%
Airbags
254
13.7%
Electrical System
211
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
158
8.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
151
8.1%
Other & Unspecified
145
7.8%
Steering
94
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
85
4.6%
BMW X5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
902
19.9%
Airbags
628
13.9%
Electrical System
538
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
426
9.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
400
8.8%
Brakes
308
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
275
6.1%
Steering
136
3.0%