2022 Audi Q5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Audi Q5 has a complaint index of 24, the second-best among 18 model years, and ranks 14th worst out of those years with a Best verdict. It has 22 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 24/100
- #14 of 18 Q5 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 Audi Q5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (32%)
- Engine7 (32%)
- Other4 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (9%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine suddenly accelerating during low-speed maneuvers like reversing into a driveway, leading to a crash.
- Others describe the engine stalling unexpectedly while driving, then restarting after coasting, with dealers unable to find a fault code.
- Several owners report a small oil leak near the oil pan discovered during routine oil changes, sometimes accompanied by smoke or a burning smell from the engine.
- Owners report the collision avoidance system failing to warn or brake before hitting objects, or braking unexpectedly on wet roads and causing loss of control.
- Electrical system complaints include a charging cable and outlet catching fire, an alternator failure causing the car to shut off mid-drive with the steering locking, and a recalled high-voltage battery module that could overheat or smoke.
2022 Audi Q5 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V294000May 7, 2025Engine89,417 vehicles
Engine
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 25V080000Feb 12, 2025Electrical System20,201 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V898000Nov 27, 2024Electrical System4,616 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: 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.
2022 Audi Q5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Q5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi Q5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Q5 has a complaint index of 24, one of the lowest among the 18 model years covered, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Q5 years.
- What problems does the 2022 Audi Q5 have?
- The top problem areas are the Electrical System and Engine, each accounting for 7 of the 22 complaints (32% each). Owners also reported issues in Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, Transmission & Powertrain, and Visibility & Wipers.
- Does the 2022 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Q5, covering engine cylinder head cover screws, high-voltage battery overheating on PHEV versions (two separate campaigns), and a charging cable warning. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Q5 compare to other Q5 years?
- The 2022 Q5 ranks 14th worst out of 18 model years by complaint index, well below the worst year, 2018, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
- At what mileage do 2022 Q5 problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure is 23,000 miles overall, with electrical system complaints also centered around 23,000 miles and engine complaints around 20,000 miles.