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2016 Audi Q5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 78 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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49/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Audi Q5

The 2016 Audi Q5 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
78
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Audi Q5 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi…
NHTSA #17V622000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of…
NHTSA #17V002000
🔧 Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is…
NHTSA #17V001000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for…
NHTSA #18V229000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs…
NHTSA #17V298000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Audi Q5

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
19
Steering
10
Unknown Or Other
10
Electrical System
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Air Bags
6
Fuel/propulsion System
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
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Audi Q5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 100 complaints 2011 143 complaints 2012 4 complaints 2013 92 complaints 2014 106 complaints 2015 99 complaints 2016 78 complaints 2017 42 complaints 2018 208 complaints 2019 52 complaints 2020 37 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2017, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Audi Q5

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Audi Q5 has 5 recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi Q5 have?
The 2016 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Audi Q5 are: Engine, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Audi Q5 safe to buy?
The 2016 Audi Q5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q5 are: 2012, 2017, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.