Audi Q5 vs BMW X5
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Audi Q5 | BMW X5 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 1566 of 10013 (15.6%) | 75 | 1744 of 12669 (13.8%) | 66 | +1.87 |
| 6-8 years | 1736 of 7377 (23.5%) | 82 | 1748 of 8316 (21%) | 73 | +2.51 |
| 9-11 years | 2095 of 7258 (28.9%) | 86 | 1913 of 7546 (25.4%) | 75 | +3.51 |
| 12-14 years | 3437 of 10045 (34.2%) | 80 | 593 of 1881 (31.5%) | 74 | +2.69 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Audi Q5
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
BMW X5
Official item from EU Safety Gate
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Audi Q5 and BMW X5, per age band?
Audi Q5 vs BMW X5: 3-5 years: 75 versus 66. 6-8 years: 82 versus 73. 9-11 years: 86 versus 75. 12-14 years: 80 versus 74. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for Audi Q5 or BMW X5?
Audi Q5: 0. BMW X5: 1.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.