BMW X5 sDrive35i vs Audi Q5 Sportback

On the federal record, the 2014 BMW X5 sDrive35i takes it: 87/100 against 78/100. Best-scoring model year of each, judged only on complaints and recalls filed with the United States safety regulator.

2014 BMW X5 sDrive35i

87/100
BUY
  • 98 owner complaints on record
  • 8.17 complaints per year on the road
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 severe

2021 Audi Q5 Sportback

78/100
BUY
  • 69 owner complaints on record
  • 13.8 complaints per year on the road
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 severe

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