Audi Q5

20092021 · 26 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
27

The Audi Q5 has been tested by the EPA across 26 different configurations spanning model years 2009 through 2021. Over this period, the Q5 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750232825MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium and Electricity
$2,550252927MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$2,900222824MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium and Electricity
$2,550252927MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$2,900222724MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$2,750232725MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium or E85
$3,150202722MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$3,100233026MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium or E85
$3,150202722MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$3,100233026MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium or E85
$3,150202722MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium or E85
$3,150202722MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$3,100233026MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium or E85
$3,150202722MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150202722MPG
2012
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150202722MPG
2011
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2010
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2009
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182320MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
27
2020
27
2019
24
2018
25
2017
22
2016
26
2015
26
2014
26
2013
23
2012
22
2011
22
2010
20
2009
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Q5) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Audi Q5. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Audi Audi Q5 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
224
Total Deaths
73

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.7%
Fire Occurrence
4.9%
Speeding Involved
16.5%
DUI Involved
15.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
10%
Side
15%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2022
Fatal Crashes40
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2021
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2020
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.24
2019
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2018
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.32
2017
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2016
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.19
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2014
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.33

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2021
4
2020
4
2019
1
2018
6
2017
1
2015
1
2013
4
2012
1
2011
1
2009
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory