Audi SQ5 vs Toyota Tercel
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 | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 156 | 389 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2025 | 1982–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 105 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 75 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 51.9% |
Audi SQ5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
22
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
19
12.2%
Electrical System
19
12.2%
Steering
15
9.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
6.4%
Brakes
9
5.8%
Body & Structure
9
5.8%
Toyota Tercel by year
What breaks
Airbags
82
21.1%
Seat Belts
53
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
52
13.4%
Brakes
31
8.0%
Electrical System
24
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
4.9%
Tires
18
4.6%