repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 Audi Q5 SportbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-368 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Lane departure
3Power train
2Back over prevention
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel/propulsion system
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Q5 Sportback year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q5 Sportback median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Q5 Sportback owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle’s engine failed and ignited a fire. There is an active safety recall for the engine connecting rod of this vehicle. NHTSA recall number, 22V753. My husband was assigned a loaner vehicle owned by Audi Ontario with an active manufacture safety recall. The dealership was aware of the…
I'm concerned about the engine connecting rod recall. I'm not too faithful of a dealer replacing the engine if that's what needed. If it is and we have problems, I will want a new q5.
I had Recall 22V573 performed in November 2022 (see attached service record), and they found no evidence of metal in the engine. Approximately 1,000 miles later my car stopped working suddenly on the highway while driving 65 miles an hour with no warning, except 30 seconds before when some warnings…
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