Buying a used 2020 Audi Q5? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2020 Audi Q5 has 6 recalls in this group. Portable charging-cable overheating is the fire-related concern; other recalls address rear-axle lock nuts and alignment checks, water-related power loss, front-seat frame welds, and wheel-arch trim. The 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports, including 8 electrical system, 4 engine, and 3 steering complaints. The record lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries, without establishing their relationship to the recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify charging-cable and water-related power-loss recall status.
- Obtain rear-axle lock-nut and alignment inspection records.
- Verify seat-frame and wheel-arch repairs; ask about electrical faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Audi Q5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi portable charging cables can overheat and cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 rear wheel arch trim can detach | Structure | medium |
| Audi, VW Front Seat Frame Weld Defect | Seats | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
25 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | Yes |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |