Audi Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked

The Audi Q8-E-Tron, covering model years 2024 and 2025, holds a good reliability score of 77 out of 100, with no recorded complaints and a consistent NHTSA safety rating of 5 stars. The 2024 model experienced two recalls, while the 2025 model had none, indicating an improvement in reliability.

The Audi A5, spanning model years 2018 to 2026, holds an average reliability score of 76/100, categorized as good. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system malfunctions, particularly with the Multi-Media Interface (MMI), and occasional concerns with steering and vehicle speed control in earlier models.

The Audi A4, evaluated across multiple model years, maintains a Good reliability rating with an average score of 73/100, though specific years like 2020 saw higher complaint rates, particularly concerning the electrical system and MMI issues. Repair costs for the A4 align with the luxury midsize car segment average at $739 annually, and recent models show improvement, with the 2025 model year having no recorded complaints.

Across the years 2018 to 2026, the Audi Q3 maintains an average reliability score of 77 out of 100, indicating a "Good" reliability rating. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system malfunctions, fuel propulsion concerns, and occasional engine problems, with repair costs averaging $859 annually.

The Audi Q5, covering model years 2018 to 2026, has an average reliability score of 67/100, indicating a "Good" reliability range. Common issues reported by owners include electrical system malfunctions, with specific concerns about water intrusion affecting control modules, as well as problems with the powertrain and engine components.

Data indicates that the Audi E-Tron GT, covering model years 2022 to 2025, holds an average reliability score of 65 out of 100, placing it in the "Good" category. Common issues reported by owners include problems with the power train and electrical systems in earlier models, while the 2025 model shows improvement with fewer recalls and no complaints.

The Audi Q7, covering model years 2018 to 2026, consistently receives a "Good" average reliability score of 60/100, with notable fluctuations such as a low of 55/100 in 2021 and a high of 64/100 in 2025. Common issues reported by owners include problems with the electrical system, suspension, and forward collision avoidance, contributing to an estimated annual repair cost of $1,185, which is slightly above the luxury fullsize SUV average.

The Audi Q8, covering model years 2019 to 2026, has an average reliability score of 64/100, reflecting a good reliability rating with common issues reported in the electrical system and power train, particularly in earlier models. Data indicates a medium repair cost, averaging $1,127 annually, with complaint rates decreasing significantly over the years, peaking at 72.3 complaints per 10,000 sold in 2019 and dropping to 0.9 in 2025.

The Audi E-Tron, covering model years 2018 to 2025, has an average reliability score of 51/100, indicating mixed reliability based on Auto Reliability Index data. Common issues reported by owners include problems with the electrical system, such as malfunctions in the high-voltage battery and unintended acceleration, which are particularly notable in the 2019 and 2023 models.