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2016 Audi Q5

The 2016 Audi Q5 is a compact SUV, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2016 Audi Q5
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Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$45,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Model year2016
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe429 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3650

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Q526 MPG combined
Q522 MPG combined
Q521 MPG combined
Q5 Hybrid26 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Q521 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 35% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$792/mo
Amount financed
$40,500
Total interest
$7,046
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5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (5)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17V622000 · 2017-10-05

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM17V002000 · 2017-01-03

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY17V001000 · 2017-01-03

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM18V229000 · 2018-04-11

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP17V298000 · 2017-05-03

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Audi Q5?

The 2016 Audi Q5 is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Audi Q5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2016 Audi Q5?

The 2016 Audi Q5 earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Audi Q5?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Audi Q5 costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Audi Q5?

The 2016 Audi Q5 is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC