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Used Audi Q5: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Audi Q5 from 2011 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $48,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2017, 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2011–2013, 2018.
2018–2025 Audi Q5
A quiet, comfortable compact luxury SUV with a turbo engine and a quick S version.
Years to target: 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $16,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $18,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $24,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $28,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $39,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $48,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (203, mostly the electrical system).
- Watch for coolant leaks around the water pump. Service costs run higher than mainstream SUVs, so records matter.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premium Plus: it adds the digital gauge cluster, keyless entry, blind-spot monitoring and upgraded audio over the Premium. Quattro AWD is standard throughout.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2022–2025 · $29,000–$34,000
- Toyota Venza 2022–2023 · $29,000–$33,500
- Lexus RX 2019–2022 · $28,500–$35,500
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2011–2017 Audi Q5
A popular compact luxury SUV with standard all-wheel drive and a well-made cabin.
Years to target: 2014–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2013. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $8,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2012 | $8,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $9,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $10,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2015 | $11,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2016 | $12,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2017 | $13,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2011–2013. The 2.0-liter turbo in these years is known for heavy oil consumption.
- Coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat housing are common. The supercharged V6 is generally regarded as a durable choice.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target the Premium Plus: it adds heated front seats, upgraded audio and keyless entry over the Premium. Early 2.0-liter turbo engines may burn oil, so check records.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2012–2014 · $10,000–$12,000
- Acura RDX 2013–2014 · $11,000–$12,000
- Toyota RAV4 2013 · $12,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.