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"by_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 3, "share": 1.5}, {"year": 2019, "count": 2, "share": 4.0}, {"year": 2020, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"year": 2021, "count": 1, "share": 1.0}, {"year": 2022, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"year": 2023, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"year": 2024, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"year": 2025, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "recent_12m": 0, "prior_12m": 3, "recent_trend": null, "keywords": []}], "worst_year": 2025, "best_year": 2020, "years_high": [2018, 2025], "years_low": [2019, 2020], "avg_per_year": 14.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.33, "idx_vs_segment": 0.93, "band": "far_fewer", "trend": {"label": "stable", "pct": 17.0, "from_years": [2018, 2019], "to_years": [2023, 2024], "from_idx": 0.27, "to_idx": 0.32, "from_early": 23, "to_early": 24}, "filed_by_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 15}, {"year": 2019, "count": 27}, {"year": 2020, "count": 18}, {"year": 2021, "count": 40}, {"year": 2022, "count": 65}, {"year": 2023, "count": 88}, {"year": 2024, "count": 89}, {"year": 2025, "count": 100}, {"year": 2026, "count": 111}], "recent_12m": 152, "prior_12m": 84, "recent_trend": "rising", "recent_pct": 81.0, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 126, "share": 22.8}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 99, "share": 17.9}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 59, "share": 10.7}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 98, "share": 17.7}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 171, "share": 30.9}], "median_age_months": 34, "keywords": [{"term": "malfunction", "docs": 108, "ratio": 6.5}, {"term": "water", "docs": 79, "ratio": 7.5}, {"term": "gateway", "docs": 35, "ratio": 91.1}, {"term": "module", "docs": 81, "ratio": 6.3}, {"term": "pre-sense", "docs": 24, "ratio": 240.2}, {"term": "rear", "docs": 116, "ratio": 2.3}, {"term": "system", "docs": 163, "ratio": 1.7}, {"term": "pre sense", "docs": 18, "ratio": 151.1}], "investigations": [{"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}], "segment_rank": 6, "segment_n": 9, "peers": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "avg_per_year": 7.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.17, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 349, "recalls": 20, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 1, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "avg_per_year": 8.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "top_group": "electrical", "complaints": 123, "recalls": 7, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 2, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "avg_per_year": 11.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.27, "top_group": "airbags", "complaints": 303, "recalls": 8, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 3, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "avg_per_year": 12.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.3, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 476, "recalls": 2, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 4, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "avg_per_year": 13.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.33, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 510, "recalls": 3, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 5, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "avg_per_year": 14.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.33, "top_group": "electrical", "complaints": 553, "recalls": 19, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 6, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "avg_per_year": 14.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.35, "top_group": "electrical", "complaints": 606, "recalls": 41, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 7, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "avg_per_year": 22.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.53, "top_group": "electrical", "complaints": 768, "recalls": 42, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 8, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "avg_per_year": 27.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.66, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 923, "recalls": 16, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 9, "self": false}], "changed": "2026-09-04"}, "model_years": [{"first_filed": "2018-01-22", "last_filed": "2026-08-28", "median_filing_delay_days": 9, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 201, "crashes": 10, "fires": 0, "injuries": 5, "deaths": 0, "severe": 10, "severe_share": 5.0, "injuries_per_100": 2.5, "per_year": 23.2, "age_years": 8.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 62, "share": 30.8, "ratio": 1.96}, {"group": "engine", "count": 33, "share": 16.4, "ratio": 0.74}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 28, "share": 13.9, "ratio": 5.58}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 19, "share": 9.5, "ratio": 1.06}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 13, "share": 6.5, "ratio": 1.07}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 13, "share": 6.5, "ratio": 1.7}, {"group": "adas", "count": 9, "share": 4.5, "ratio": 0.78}, {"group": "structure", "count": 8, "share": 4.0, "ratio": 0.44}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 5, "share": 2.5, "ratio": 0.21}, {"group": "steering", "count": 4, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.31}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 3, "share": 1.5, "ratio": 0.96}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 2, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "other", "count": 2, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.55}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 15}, {"year": 2019, "count": 21}, {"year": 2020, "count": 10}, {"year": 2021, "count": 10}, {"year": 2022, "count": 15}, {"year": 2023, "count": 45}, {"year": 2024, "count": 40}, {"year": 2025, "count": 29}, {"year": 2026, "count": 16}], "early": 36, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 17, "share": 8.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 22, "share": 10.9}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 9, "share": 4.5}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 26, "share": 12.9}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 127, "share": 63.2}], "median_age_months": 67, "recent_12m": 26, "prior_12m": 29, "recent_trend": "steady", "recalls": 6, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "21V947000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2021-12-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.  A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.", "consequence": "A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V737000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2019-10-16", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles.  The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge.  The recall began November 1, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V416000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2019-06-05", "component": "WHEELS:HUB", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.", "consequence": "The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge.  The recall began July 26, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V277000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2019-04-08", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.", "consequence": "A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.  The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.", "remedy": "Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began May 3, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "18V369000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2018-06-01", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.", "consequence": "A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners.  Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes.  Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers.  Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked.  The recall began June 29, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.", "park_it": 1, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "16V955000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "received": "2016-12-29", "component": "SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.", "consequence": "In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.", "remedy": "Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "brakes", "electrical", "structure", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 61.7, "park_warnings": 1, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2018, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:33+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.55, "idx_vs_make": 2.54, "idx_vs_year": 0.47, "idx_vs_segment": 1.54, "early_idx": 0.4, "band": "fewer", "rank_in_year": 36, "n_in_year": 73, "peers_year": [{"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 6.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "complaints": 56, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 8.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 70, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 8.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.2, "complaints": 73, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 11.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.27, "complaints": 99, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 16.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.39, "complaints": 141, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 19.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.45, "complaints": 165, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 23.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.55, "complaints": 201, "self": true}], "prev_year": null, "next_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 6.5, "complaints": 50}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "water", "docs": 35, "ratio": 29.5}, {"term": "module", "docs": 25, "ratio": 17.5}, {"term": "sunroof", "docs": 19, "ratio": 18.6}, {"term": "gateway control", "docs": 7, "ratio": 706.3}, {"term": "comfort", "docs": 9, "ratio": 157.0}, {"term": "drains", "docs": 9, "ratio": 83.2}], "engine": [{"term": "thermostat", "docs": 7, "ratio": 171.5}, {"term": "comfort module", "docs": 4, "ratio": 1744.0}, {"term": "water", "docs": 9, "ratio": 14.3}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 20, "ratio": 2.9}, {"term": "malfunction", "docs": 9, "ratio": 9.1}, {"term": "sunroof drains", "docs": 3, "ratio": 523.2}], "wheels": [{"term": "spring", "docs": 15, "ratio": 146.3}, {"term": "coil", "docs": 14, "ratio": 142.5}, {"term": "rear", "docs": 22, "ratio": 8.8}, {"term": "broken", "docs": 13, "ratio": 32.3}, {"term": "suspension", "docs": 9, "ratio": 28.5}, {"term": "break", "docs": 7, "ratio": 13.6}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2019-05-23", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 13, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 50, "crashes": 5, "fires": 0, "injuries": 6, "deaths": 0, "severe": 5, "severe_share": 10.0, "injuries_per_100": 12.0, "per_year": 6.5, "age_years": 7.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 11, "share": 22.0, "ratio": 1.4}, {"group": "engine", "count": 8, "share": 16.0, "ratio": 0.72}, {"group": "steering", "count": 6, "share": 12.0, "ratio": 1.85}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 5, "share": 10.0, "ratio": 2.62}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 4, "share": 8.0, "ratio": 0.89}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 3, "share": 6.0, "ratio": 0.52}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 6.0, "ratio": 0.99}, {"group": "other", "count": 3, "share": 6.0, "ratio": 3.32}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 2, "share": 4.0, "ratio": 1.6}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 2, "share": 4.0, "ratio": 2.56}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.46}, {"group": "adas", "count": 1, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.35}, {"group": "structure", "count": 1, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.22}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2019, "count": 6}, {"year": 2020, "count": 5}, {"year": 2021, "count": 2}, {"year": 2022, "count": 6}, {"year": 2023, "count": 6}, {"year": 2024, "count": 6}, {"year": 2025, "count": 7}, {"year": 2026, "count": 12}], "early": 11, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 7, "share": 14.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 4, "share": 8.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 4, "share": 8.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 13, "share": 26.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 22, "share": 44.0}], "median_age_months": 59, "recent_12m": 13, "prior_12m": 7, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 5, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "21V947000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "received": "2021-12-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.  A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.", "consequence": "A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V737000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "received": "2019-10-16", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles.  The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge.  The recall began November 1, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V473000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "received": "2019-06-19", "component": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding.  If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.", "consequence": "A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge.  The recall began August 16, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V416000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "received": "2019-06-05", "component": "WHEELS:HUB", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.", "consequence": "The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge.  The recall began July 26, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V277000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "received": "2019-04-08", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.  The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.", "consequence": "A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.  The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.", "remedy": "Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began May 3, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "brakes", "electrical", "structure", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 44.0, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2019, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:35+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "idx_vs_make": 0.71, "idx_vs_year": 0.14, "idx_vs_segment": 0.43, "early_idx": 0.14, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 10, "n_in_year": 76, "peers_year": [{"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 0.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.0, "complaints": 0, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 4.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.1, "complaints": 32, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 6.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "complaints": 50, "self": true}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 7.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 61, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 8.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.21, "complaints": 68, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 21.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.52, "complaints": 167, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 23.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.57, "complaints": 183, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 25.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.6, "complaints": 193, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2018, "per_year": 23.2, "complaints": 201}, "next_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 5.4, "complaints": 36}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "module", "docs": 5, "ratio": 19.7}, {"term": "water", "docs": 3, "ratio": 14.3}, {"term": "fault", "docs": 3, "ratio": 13.6}, {"term": "system", "docs": 6, "ratio": 3.2}, {"term": "safety", "docs": 6, "ratio": 3.1}, {"term": "malfunction", "docs": 3, "ratio": 9.1}], "engine": [{"term": "turbocharger", "docs": 3, "ratio": 321.2}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 6, "ratio": 3.6}, {"term": "light", "docs": 5, "ratio": 3.5}, {"term": "power", "docs": 4, "ratio": 4.2}, {"term": "traffic", "docs": 3, "ratio": 4.6}, {"term": "check", "docs": 3, "ratio": 4.5}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2020-02-29", "last_filed": "2026-08-21", "median_filing_delay_days": 26, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 36, "crashes": 3, "fires": 2, "injuries": 3, "deaths": 0, "severe": 5, "severe_share": 13.9, "injuries_per_100": 8.3, "per_year": 5.4, "age_years": 6.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 9, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "engine", "count": 8, "share": 22.2, "ratio": 1.0}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 4, "share": 11.1, "ratio": 4.45}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 4, "share": 11.1, "ratio": 1.24}, {"group": "adas", "count": 3, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 1.45}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 2, "share": 5.6, "ratio": 0.48}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 2, "share": 5.6, "ratio": 0.92}, {"group": "structure", "count": 2, "share": 5.6, "ratio": 0.61}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 1, "share": 2.8, "ratio": 0.73}, {"group": "other", "count": 1, "share": 2.8, "ratio": 1.55}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2020, "count": 3}, {"year": 2021, "count": 2}, {"year": 2022, "count": 9}, {"year": 2023, "count": 5}, {"year": 2024, "count": 6}, {"year": 2025, "count": 9}, {"year": 2026, "count": 2}], "early": 5, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 4, "share": 11.1}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 1, "share": 2.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 10, "share": 27.8}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 14, "share": 38.9}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 7, "share": 19.4}], "median_age_months": 47, "recent_12m": 6, "prior_12m": 7, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 6, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "23V842000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2023-12-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.", "consequence": "An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V034000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-01-26", "component": "TIRES", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles.  The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.", "consequence": "Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V947000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2021-12-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.  A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.", "consequence": "A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V295000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2021-04-26", "component": "SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles.  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.", "consequence": "A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V505000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-08-26", "component": "SEATS", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles.  Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.", "consequence": "In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.", "remedy": "Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge.  The recall began September 11, 2020.  Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289.  Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V737000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "received": "2019-10-16", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles.  The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.", "consequence": "The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge.  The recall began November 1, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["electrical", "other", "structure", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 44.4, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2020, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:37+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "idx_vs_make": 0.59, "idx_vs_year": 0.14, "idx_vs_segment": 0.36, "early_idx": 0.09, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 10, "n_in_year": 82, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 3.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.09, "complaints": 26, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 5.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "complaints": 36, "self": true}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 8.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 54, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 12.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 80, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 16.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.38, "complaints": 107, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 16.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.39, "complaints": 109, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 18.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.44, "complaints": 123, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 33.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.78, "complaints": 220, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 6.5, "complaints": 50}, "next_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 17.5, "complaints": 99}, "investigations": [{"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "electrical", "docs": 3, "ratio": 7.9}, {"term": "immediately", "docs": 3, "ratio": 7.8}, {"term": "system", "docs": 4, "ratio": 2.6}, {"term": "control", "docs": 3, "ratio": 3.1}], "engine": [{"term": "engine", "docs": 6, "ratio": 3.6}, {"term": "malfunction", "docs": 3, "ratio": 12.5}, {"term": "warning", "docs": 3, "ratio": 1.6}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2021-01-06", "last_filed": "2026-08-28", "median_filing_delay_days": 9, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 99, "crashes": 2, "fires": 0, "injuries": 3, "deaths": 0, "severe": 2, "severe_share": 2.0, "injuries_per_100": 3.0, "per_year": 17.5, "age_years": 5.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 27, "share": 27.3, "ratio": 1.73}, {"group": "engine", "count": 22, "share": 22.2, "ratio": 1.0}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 13, "share": 13.1, "ratio": 1.13}, {"group": "adas", "count": 9, "share": 9.1, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 6, "share": 6.1, "ratio": 0.68}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 5, "share": 5.1, "ratio": 1.18}, {"group": "structure", "count": 5, "share": 5.1, "ratio": 0.56}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 5, "share": 5.1, "ratio": 2.05}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 3.0, "ratio": 0.49}, {"group": "steering", "count": 2, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.31}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 1, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.64}, {"group": "other", "count": 1, "share": 1.0, "ratio": 0.55}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2021, "count": 25}, {"year": 2022, "count": 17}, {"year": 2023, "count": 12}, {"year": 2024, "count": 11}, {"year": 2025, "count": 16}, {"year": 2026, "count": 18}], "early": 42, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 33, "share": 33.3}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 15, "share": 15.2}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 11, "share": 11.1}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 25, "share": 25.3}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 15, "share": 15.2}], "median_age_months": 25, "recent_12m": 24, "prior_12m": 12, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 8, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "25V080000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-02-12", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA.  This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V842000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2023-12-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.", "consequence": "An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V753000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-10-07", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.  The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.", "consequence": "A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.  If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V742000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-10-05", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles.  Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V034000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-01-26", "component": "TIRES", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles.  The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.", "consequence": "Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V947000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-12-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.  A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.", "consequence": "A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V606000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-08-05", "component": "SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V295000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-04-26", "component": "SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles.  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.", "consequence": "A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "engine", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 54.5, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2021, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:43+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.42, "idx_vs_make": 1.92, "idx_vs_year": 0.46, "idx_vs_segment": 1.16, "early_idx": 0.69, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 36, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "per_year": 3.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "complaints": 17, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 11.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.26, "complaints": 63, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 12.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 70, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 12.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.3, "complaints": 71, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 15.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 88, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 17.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.42, "complaints": 99, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 18.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.43, "complaints": 103, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 18.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.44, "complaints": 106, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 5.4, "complaints": 36}, "next_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 9.8, "complaints": 46}, "investigations": [{"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "gateway", "docs": 9, "ratio": 479.6}, {"term": "module", "docs": 12, "ratio": 19.3}, {"term": "water", "docs": 9, "ratio": 17.4}, {"term": "system structure", "docs": 3, "ratio": 666.1}, {"term": "wet", "docs": 5, "ratio": 41.5}, {"term": "towed", "docs": 10, "ratio": 5.1}], "engine": [{"term": "module", "docs": 7, "ratio": 13.8}, {"term": "spilled", "docs": 3, "ratio": 230.8}, {"term": "gateway", "docs": 3, "ratio": 196.2}, {"term": "wet", "docs": 4, "ratio": 40.7}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 13, "ratio": 2.8}, {"term": "towed", "docs": 8, "ratio": 5.1}], "transmission": [{"term": "gateway", "docs": 5, "ratio": 553.4}, {"term": "transmission malfunction", "docs": 4, "ratio": 903.5}, {"term": "module", "docs": 7, "ratio": 23.3}, {"term": "liquid", "docs": 3, "ratio": 238.9}, {"term": "technical", "docs": 4, "ratio": 32.9}, {"term": "water", "docs": 4, "ratio": 16.1}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2021-11-15", "last_filed": "2026-08-27", "median_filing_delay_days": 12, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 46, "crashes": 5, "fires": 2, "injuries": 5, "deaths": 0, "severe": 7, "severe_share": 15.2, "injuries_per_100": 10.9, "per_year": 9.8, "age_years": 4.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 14, "share": 30.4, "ratio": 1.93}, {"group": "engine", "count": 11, "share": 23.9, "ratio": 1.08}, {"group": "adas", "count": 5, "share": 10.9, "ratio": 1.9}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 5, "share": 10.9, "ratio": 1.22}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 6.5, "ratio": 1.07}, {"group": "other", "count": 3, "share": 6.5, "ratio": 3.59}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 2, "share": 4.3, "ratio": 0.37}, {"group": "structure", "count": 2, "share": 4.3, "ratio": 0.47}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 2.2, "ratio": 0.51}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2021, "count": 1}, {"year": 2022, "count": 15}, {"year": 2023, "count": 10}, {"year": 2024, "count": 7}, {"year": 2025, "count": 5}, {"year": 2026, "count": 8}], "early": 26, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 20, "share": 43.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 7, "share": 15.2}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 8, "share": 17.4}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 11, "share": 23.9}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 14, "recent_12m": 9, "prior_12m": 8, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 4, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "25V294000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-05-07", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles.  The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.", "consequence": "The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V080000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-02-12", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA.  This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V898000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-11-27", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025.  Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025.  Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V842000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2022, "received": "2023-12-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.", "consequence": "An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["electrical", "engine"], "recall_covered_share": 54.3, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2022, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:47+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.23, "idx_vs_make": 1.07, "idx_vs_year": 0.25, "idx_vs_segment": 0.65, "early_idx": 0.35, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 24, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 3.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.09, "complaints": 18, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "per_year": 6.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "complaints": 30, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 8.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 38, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 9.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.23, "complaints": 46, "self": true}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 13.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.32, "complaints": 62, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 14.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.35, "complaints": 69, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 15.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.36, "complaints": 70, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 15.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.36, "complaints": 70, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 36.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.86, "complaints": 169, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 17.5, "complaints": 99}, "next_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 12.2, "complaints": 45}, "investigations": [{"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "electrical system", "docs": 6, "ratio": 23.9}, {"term": "malfunction", "docs": 5, "ratio": 11.9}, {"term": "given", "docs": 4, "ratio": 16.7}, {"term": "message", "docs": 4, "ratio": 5.8}, {"term": "module", "docs": 3, "ratio": 9.3}, {"term": "request", "docs": 3, "ratio": 7.8}], "engine": [{"term": "engine", "docs": 10, "ratio": 4.3}, {"term": "exit", "docs": 3, "ratio": 20.5}, {"term": "smoke", "docs": 3, "ratio": 19.6}, {"term": "safe", "docs": 4, "ratio": 9.1}, {"term": "warnings", "docs": 3, "ratio": 10.0}, {"term": "displayed", "docs": 3, "ratio": 8.7}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-11-26", "last_filed": "2026-07-28", "median_filing_delay_days": 17, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 45, "crashes": 6, "fires": 1, "injuries": 7, "deaths": 0, "severe": 7, "severe_share": 15.6, "injuries_per_100": 15.6, "per_year": 12.2, "age_years": 3.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 11, "share": 24.4, "ratio": 1.55}, {"group": "engine", "count": 9, "share": 20.0, "ratio": 0.9}, {"group": "adas", "count": 6, "share": 13.3, "ratio": 2.32}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 6, "share": 13.3, "ratio": 1.48}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 3, "share": 6.7, "ratio": 0.58}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 2, "share": 4.4, "ratio": 0.73}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 2, "share": 4.4, "ratio": 1.15}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 2, "share": 4.4, "ratio": 1.77}, {"group": "steering", "count": 1, "share": 2.2, "ratio": 0.34}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 2.2, "ratio": 0.51}, {"group": "structure", "count": 1, "share": 2.2, "ratio": 0.24}, {"group": "other", "count": 1, "share": 2.2, "ratio": 1.22}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 3}, {"year": 2023, "count": 10}, {"year": 2024, "count": 11}, {"year": 2025, "count": 9}, {"year": 2026, "count": 12}], "early": 24, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 18, "share": 40.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 8, "share": 17.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 10, "share": 22.2}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 9, "share": 20.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 14, "recent_12m": 15, "prior_12m": 7, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 5, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "25V294000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-05-07", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles.  The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.", "consequence": "The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V080000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-02-12", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA.  This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V898000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-11-27", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025.  Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025.  Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V251000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-04-03", "component": "AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles.  An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V842000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "received": "2023-12-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.", "consequence": "An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "engine"], "recall_covered_share": 48.9, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2023, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:52+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "idx_vs_make": 1.34, "idx_vs_year": 0.29, "idx_vs_segment": 0.81, "early_idx": 0.29, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 31, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 3.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "complaints": 11, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "per_year": 4.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.1, "complaints": 15, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 4.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.1, "complaints": 16, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 8.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.2, "complaints": 31, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 8.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.2, "complaints": 31, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 11.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.28, "complaints": 43, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 12.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 45, "self": true}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 17.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.42, "complaints": 65, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 17.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.42, "complaints": 65, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 9.8, "complaints": 46}, "next_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 12.7, "complaints": 34}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "system", "docs": 7, "ratio": 3.8}, {"term": "electrical", "docs": 4, "ratio": 8.6}, {"term": "department", "docs": 3, "ratio": 14.2}, {"term": "emergency", "docs": 3, "ratio": 7.3}, {"term": "open", "docs": 3, "ratio": 6.9}, {"term": "screen", "docs": 3, "ratio": 6.5}], "engine": [{"term": "malfunction", "docs": 3, "ratio": 11.1}, {"term": "sudden", "docs": 3, "ratio": 8.7}, {"term": "oil", "docs": 3, "ratio": 5.9}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 5, "ratio": 2.7}, {"term": "recall", "docs": 3, "ratio": 1.7}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2024-03-15", "last_filed": "2026-08-20", "median_filing_delay_days": 8, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 34, "crashes": 0, "fires": 0, "injuries": 2, "deaths": 0, "severe": 0, "severe_share": 0.0, "injuries_per_100": 5.9, "per_year": 12.7, "age_years": 2.7, "by_group": [{"group": "adas", "count": 9, "share": 26.5, "ratio": 4.62}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 7, "share": 20.6, "ratio": 1.31}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 6, "share": 17.6, "ratio": 2.9}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 4, "share": 11.8, "ratio": 4.73}, {"group": "engine", "count": 2, "share": 5.9, "ratio": 0.27}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 2, "share": 5.9, "ratio": 0.51}, {"group": "structure", "count": 2, "share": 5.9, "ratio": 0.64}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 2, "share": 5.9, "ratio": 0.66}], "top_group": "adas", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2024, "count": 8}, {"year": 2025, "count": 16}, {"year": 2026, "count": 10}], "early": 24, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 8, "share": 23.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 19, "share": 55.9}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 7, "share": 20.6}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 18, "recent_12m": 19, "prior_12m": 12, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 4, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "25V294000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-05-07", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles.  The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.", "consequence": "The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V080000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-02-12", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.", "consequence": "A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA.  This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V251000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-04-03", "component": "AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles.  An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V842000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2024, "received": "2023-12-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.", "consequence": "An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "engine"], "recall_covered_share": 26.5, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2024, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:55+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.3, "idx_vs_make": 1.39, "idx_vs_year": 0.33, "idx_vs_segment": 0.84, "early_idx": 0.34, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 23, "n_in_year": 89, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 0.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.01, "complaints": 1, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 11.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.28, "complaints": 31, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 12.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.3, "complaints": 34, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 13.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.32, "complaints": 36, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 15.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.36, "complaints": 40, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "per_year": 16.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.39, "complaints": 44, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 18.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.44, "complaints": 50, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 20.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.5, "complaints": 56, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 53.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.28, "complaints": 144, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 12.2, "complaints": 45}, "next_year": {"year": 2025, "per_year": 25.1, "complaints": 42}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"adas": [{"term": "pre sense", "docs": 3, "ratio": 1547.1}, {"term": "turn lane", "docs": 3, "ratio": 179.0}, {"term": "left turn", "docs": 3, "ratio": 48.0}, {"term": "abruptly", "docs": 3, "ratio": 34.4}, {"term": "oncoming", "docs": 3, "ratio": 31.6}, {"term": "applied", "docs": 3, "ratio": 22.4}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2025-07-29", "last_filed": "2026-08-27", "median_filing_delay_days": 30, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 42, "crashes": 2, "fires": 0, "injuries": 2, "deaths": 0, "severe": 2, "severe_share": 4.8, "injuries_per_100": 4.8, "per_year": 25.1, "age_years": 1.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 15, "share": 35.7, "ratio": 2.27}, {"group": "adas", "count": 8, "share": 19.0, "ratio": 3.31}, {"group": "engine", "count": 7, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 0.75}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 4, "share": 9.5, "ratio": 2.49}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 3, "share": 7.1, "ratio": 0.61}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 7.1, "ratio": 1.17}, {"group": "structure", "count": 2, "share": 4.8, "ratio": 0.52}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2025, "count": 9}, {"year": 2026, "count": 33}], "early": 42, "early_closed": false, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 19, "share": 45.2}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 23, "share": 54.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 13, "recent_12m": 40, "prior_12m": 2, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 1, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V266000", "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2025, "received": "2026-04-24", "component": "SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail  to properly restrain occupants during a crash.", "consequence": "Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags"], "recall_covered_share": 9.5, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "year": 2025, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:38:57+00:00", "segment": "luxury-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.6, "idx_vs_make": 2.75, "idx_vs_year": 0.52, "idx_vs_segment": 1.66, "early_idx": null, "band": "fewer", "rank_in_year": 44, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "Q7", "per_year": 9.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.21, "complaints": 15, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "NX", "per_year": 10.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.24, "complaints": 17, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "RX", "per_year": 12.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 20, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLE", "per_year": 15.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 26, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X3", "per_year": 20.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.48, "complaints": 34, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "GLC", "per_year": 25.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.6, "complaints": 42, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "Q5", "per_year": 25.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.6, "complaints": 42, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "X5", "per_year": 36.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.87, "complaints": 61, "self": false}, {"make": "Acura", "model": "MDX", "per_year": 55.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.32, "complaints": 93, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 12.7, "complaints": 34}, "next_year": null, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "mmi", "docs": 3, "ratio": 182.1}, {"term": "quarter", "docs": 3, "ratio": 82.2}, {"term": "including", "docs": 5, "ratio": 11.7}, {"term": "adaptive cruise", "docs": 4, "ratio": 18.0}, {"term": "malfunctions", "docs": 3, "ratio": 40.3}, {"term": "cruise control", "docs": 5, "ratio": 9.1}], "adas": [{"term": "adaptive light", "docs": 4, "ratio": 7993.4}, {"term": "sign recognition", "docs": 4, "ratio": 2767.0}, {"term": "traffic sign", "docs": 4, "ratio": 1284.7}, {"term": "recognition adaptive", "docs": 3, "ratio": 13488.9}, {"term": "cruise assist", "docs": 3, "ratio": 8992.6}, {"term": "adaptive cruise", "docs": 6, "ratio": 50.8}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}]}