The most-reported Q5 e run is WA1E2AFY2M2 (2021 builds) with 6 complaints, 4× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 26% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi Q5 e has 31 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 35% of every Q5 e complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1E2AFY2M2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1E2AFY8M2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1E2AFY3M2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1F2AFYXM2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1ENAFY5L2•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1E2AFY5L2•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1F2AFY9L2•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 | |
| WA1ENAFY3L2•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1G2AFYXM2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1E2AFY6M2•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1G2AFY0L2•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1F2AFY4L2•••••• | 2020 | — | — |
Each of the other 19 Q5 e runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 27 Q5 e VINs so far, most often 2024, 2023, 2021 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi Q5 e the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2021 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 29 | 16 | — | |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2023 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 26% of everything Audi Q5 e owners report: Electrical System, 15 of 48 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — |
How serious were they
Of the 48 reports on the Audi Q5 e, 2.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Audi Q5 e | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 48 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (2.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (2.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 64% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi Q5 e share of that is 48 complaints over 31 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi Q5 e VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 48 NHTSA complaints from 31 Q5 e runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Q5 e production run has the most complaints?
WA1E2AFY2M2, a 2021 build, with 6 complaints. The typical Q5 e run has 1.5.
Which Q5 e years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2021 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2023 lightest at 1.
How many Q5 e complaints involve a crash?
2.1% of 48 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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