Audi Q5 vs Cadillac XT5: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Audi Q5 has 33 recalls and 1,359 owner complaints; the Cadillac XT5 has 15 recalls and 315 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Audi Q5 | Cadillac XT5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 33 | 15 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 1 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1,359 | 315 |
| Crashes reported | 67 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 57 | 15 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Audi Q5Cadillac XT5
Every model year
Audi Q5: top problems
Engine355
Air Bags258
Electrical System223
Fuel System158
Unknown or other150
Steering97
Cadillac XT5: top problems
Engine64
Power Train63
Unknown or other60
Electrical System52
Steering49
Service Brakes35
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Audi Q5 or the Cadillac XT5?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 1,359 complaints about the Audi Q5 and 315 about the Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA, so the Cadillac XT5 has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Audi Q5 or the Cadillac XT5?
NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns for the Audi Q5 and 15 for the Cadillac XT5 since model year 2000.

