2020 Audi Q5 E Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Audi Q5 E (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2020 Audi Q5 E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (4) and brakes (3). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 401 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 140 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 33%
- Engine4 33%
- Brakes3 25%
- Other or unknown2 17%
- Suspension2 17%
- Wheels2 17%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 driving. This problem creates a lot of heat in the engine bay and has led to a problem in my cooling system pipes, causing multiple points of piping to burst. The coolant expansion tank also warped and leaks, as well as the upper radiator hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639342, filed 2025-01Engine: “Complete failure of the car to start or turn on. This occurred once in 2021 and a second time in 2023. Taken to dealership. Diagnosed with a computer problem. Fixed by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11560541, filed 2023-12Brakes: “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 be fixed by Audi. The cost to repair this issue is around $3000.”
NHTSA complaint #11694972, filed 2025-10Other or unknown: “I went to dealership to fix recall and the dealership didn't finish work on recall because they wanted me to pay for an alignment when it says it should off been fixed on your website because the recall damaged my tires unevenly.”
NHTSA complaint #11457551, filed 2022-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q5 E in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 401 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038061Sep 2, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Other model years of the Audi Q5 E
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 6,794 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 29 | 10,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2020 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Audi Q5 E have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2020 Audi Q5 E as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Audi Q5 E is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2020 Audi Q5 E been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.