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2025 Audi Q5

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: 4dr SUV, 4dr SUV (All New), Sportback 4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV (All New)
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 261 hp
Transmission: automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 26 combined · 25 city / 30 hwy
Length: 184.3–185.8 in
Curb weight: 3,913–4,694 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 38 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2025 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb (4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 30 highway), 2% better than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2025

New plug-in hybrid version

Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Q5 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine261 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Transmissionautomatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

quattro Premium Plusquattro Premiumquattro PrestigeS Line quattro Premium

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Blind-spot interventionStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Lane centeringStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: San José Chiapa, Mexico

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 Q5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr SUV	184.3 in	74.4 in	65.4 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	4,046 lb	53/47
4dr SUV (All New)	185.8 in	74.8 in	64.2 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	4,343 lb
Sportback 4dr SUV	184.6 in	74.4 in	65.4 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	3,913 lb	53/47
Sportback 4dr SUV (All New)	185.8 in	74.8 in	64.6 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	4,376 lb
Tfsie 4dr SUV	184.3 in	74.4 in	65.4 in	111 in	63.8 / 63.4 in	4,694 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Q5 quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 29 / 26	+2%	$3,150	346
Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro Plug-in Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	25 / 27 / 26	+2%	$3,150	149
Q5 S line quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 28 / 25	-2%	$3,300	358
Q5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 28 / 25	-2%	$3,300	358
Q5 TFSI quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-2%	$3,300	358
Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-2%	$3,300	358

7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

9/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

25.6 MPG2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	16.4%

StandardElectronic stability control

StandardForward collision warning

StandardLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2025 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2025 Audi Q5 (this car)	26 MPG	★★★★★	1
2025 Tesla Model Y	337 mi	★★★★★	3
2025 BMW X3	29 MPG	★★★★★	9
2025 Lexus RX	36 MPG	Not rated	4
2025 Porsche Macan	21 MPG	Not rated	3
2025 BMW X1	28 MPG	Not rated	3
2025 Volvo XC60	28 MPG	Not rated	4

Recalls (1)

Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Apr 24, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · 7,425 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Audi Q5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

47Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

3Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

3Injuries reported

12,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System22

Service Brakes12

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking12

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control12

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings10

Engine7

Unknown Or Other5

Lane Departure › Warning5

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2025 Audi Q5 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 22 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Service Brakes — 12 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 12 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi Q5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Q5 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 Q5	24	185.8 in	Not rated	0	4
2024 Q5	26	184.3 in	★★★★★	4	34
2023 Q5	26	184.3 in	Not rated	6	57
2022 Q5	26	184.3 in	Not rated	8	46
2021 Q5	27	184.3 in	★★★★★	8	103
2020 Q5	27	183.5 in	★★★★★	6	37
2019 Q5	24	183.5 in	★★★★★	5	53
2018 Q5	25	183.5 in	★★★★★	6	208
2017 Q5	22	182.3 in	Not rated	5	42
2016 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	5	78
2015 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	6	99
2014 Q5	26	182.3 in	Not rated	5	96

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →