BMW 530E vs Audi SQ5
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 | BMW 530E | Audi SQ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 68 | 168 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2023 | 2013–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33.8% | 6.5% |
BMW 530E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
20.6%
Airbags
11
16.2%
Seat Belts
11
16.2%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.4%
Brakes
3
4.4%
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%