2020 Audi Q5 E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q5 E years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi Q5 E. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Q5 E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Audi Q5 E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Audi Q5 E recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi Q5 E.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Our vehicle started jerking when it transitioned from EV mode to Hybrid (gas engine). I found TSB 2079556, which describes exactly the diagnostic codes our car has for all eight battery packs. This is clearly a known problem, and as the car is out of its original warranty I would have to pay for…
I understand that there have been recalls for the brake booster in some 2020 Audi Q5s. I have had my brake booster light come on, but my VIN is not in the recall. My car has less than 50,000 miles on it and I should not be having this issue. I think my car should be recalled and this issue should…
An Electrical Malfunction has caused several safety issues causing the car engine to idle and have "drive system malfunction" The warning system being displays on the dashboard has show not only cooling issues but issues relating to the brakes and overall engine making the car unsafe to drive. The…
Ecu Malfunction leading to Cooling system malfunction The car after idling more than 30 min with the A/C off has a "drive system malfunction". The warning displays on the dash and the engine runs violently rough until the car shuts itself off. The Audi has done this several times, though not while…
Jul 9 2024. Plug-in hybrid battery fire. Car plugged in at 11:10am with an empty battery. At 1:45pm we noticed white smoke emitting from the battery, (rear left near charge port). Immediately unplugged. Fire Department on scene, car pushed to street. Disconnected battery, observed heat and some…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi Q5 E?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Audi Q5 E?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 Audi Q5 E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q5 E model years, the 2020 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.