2016 Audi Q5 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Audi Q5 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 100
- 54 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 26 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,167
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
-51
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2014-2018
-197
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
26%
Engine: 26 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Audi Q5
- ENGINE 26
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
- STEERING 9
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
5 recalls on record for the 2016 Audi Q5
- NHTSA 18V229000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V622000 · 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V298000 · 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V001000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or
- NHTSA 17V002000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Audi Q5 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Audi Q5 reliable?
NHTSA has 100 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Audi Q5 and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (26 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Audi Q5 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q5?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (26), unknown or other (11), electrical system (10), steering (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Audi Q5?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.