Audi Q5 Generation 3 (2025–present)

Audi Q5 Generation 3 (2025–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi Q5 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
8R 2009–2017 2013
FY 2018–2024 2021
Generation 3 2025–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Q5

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) 2011–2026 22 models 205
Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder 2013–2017 19 models 67

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About this generation

The third-generation Audi Q5 represents the first major redesign since 2018 and is built on Volkswagen Group's new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture shared with the redesigned Audi A5. The exterior styling features a raked silhouette inspired by the larger Q7, with a specific visual ratio between the greenhouse and body creating a clear SUV shoulder with a clean beltline running from front to rear. New lighting signatures can be customized to eight different patterns for both front and rear, with available IQ.Light LED matrix headlamps providing illumination range up.

The redesign marks a departure from the previous generation by eliminating fake exhaust finishers in favor of functional exhaust tips, with dual rectangular outlets on the Q5 and quad tips on the SQ5. The base Q5 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, representing a 7-horsepower increase over the previous 45 TFSI powertrain. All Q5 variants feature Audi's new 48-volt Mild Hybrid Plus system producing 18 kW and 230 N⋅m, capable of operating on pure electric power at low speeds.

Power is transmitted through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with standard all-wheel drive, achieving 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8 seconds. The performance-oriented SQ5 features a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine generating 362 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, an increase from the previous model's 349 horsepower. Maximum towing capacity for both models is rated, with cargo space of for the Q5 and for the SQ5 Sportback.

The interior features an digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen for the infotainment system, with an optional passenger display available on Prestige trim levels. All displays utilize bright panels with quick response times and deep black contrast, though the instrument cluster offers reduced customization compared to the previous generation. Climate controls have been relocated to a dedicated section at the bottom of the center touchscreen, though physical buttons remain absent despite criticism from reviewers.

An available Bang & Olufsen audio system features 16 speakers with noise canceling technology, while Dynamic Interaction Light spans the width of the cabin displaying welcome, locking, and turn signal animations. The Q5 Prestige and all SQ5 trim levels come standard with air suspension featuring active adaptive dampers, an uncommon feature in the luxury compact SUV segment. Plug-in hybrid e-hybrid variants were revealed in June 2025, featuring the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery pack (20.7 kWh usable).

Two power levels are offered: 295 horsepower and 362 horsepower, with the higher output matching the SQ5's power rating. The battery capacity represents a 45 percent increase over the previous generation, providing approximately of electric range on the WLTP cycle, up. Base pricing for the 2026 Q5 starts at approximately $54,000, positioning it competitively against rivals such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Q5L was released on 23 April 2025 by FAW-Audi at Auto Shanghai 2025, with preorders opening on 22 December 2025 and went on sale on 15 January 2026.

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Source: Wikipedia — Audi Q5 — Third generation (Type GU; 2025), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2025 2,980 $53,452 94% 3,681 mi
2026 90 $56,900 100% 966 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2025 1 40 Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes
2026 0 2 Electrical System, Engine
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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