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Reliability Database
Audi

Q5

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.5)
2 Generations
16 Engines Rated
1,196 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 7 caution

Generation Timeline

2009-2017 8R
8 engines
702 complaints 🔥 9
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2018-2025 FY
8 engines
494 complaints 🔥 2
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.5)
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