Audi SQ5 vs KIA Optima 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 SQ5 | KIA Optima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 168 | 414 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2026 | 2011–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 16.9% |
Audi SQ5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
24
14.3%
Engine & Cooling
22
13.1%
Electrical System
22
13.1%
Steering
15
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
13
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
6.5%
Body & Structure
10
6.0%
Brakes
9
5.4%
KIA Optima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
152
36.7%
Electrical System
72
17.4%
Brakes
37
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.5%
Steering
20
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.6%