2022 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#13 most-complained of 16 Q5 years
The 2022 Audi Q5 has a Complaint Index of 20, ranking 13th worst out of 16 model years, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Q5 years. It has 22 complaints, 4 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 23,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 28 hwy
Top 2022 Audi Q5 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while shifting into reverse, leading to a crash into a garage.
- Some describe the emergency braking or forward-collision system failing to warn or brake, resulting in low-speed collisions.
- Owners report a charging cable and outlet catching fire during charging, tied to an open recall.
- Several owners describe a minor oil leak near the oil pan discovered during or after routine oil changes, sometimes with smoke and a burning smell.
- Some report the engine stalling unexpectedly while driving with no fault code detected, requiring the vehicle to coast and restart.
- Owners report the vehicle cutting off mid-drive with the steering wheel locking and gears becoming unresponsive, traced to the alternator.
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 20 and ranks 13th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Q5 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi Q5?
- The top problem areas are Electrical System and Engine, each accounting for 7 complaints (32% share), followed by smaller shares in Collision Avoidance, Fuel System, and Transmission & Powertrain.
- Does the 2022 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Q5, covering engine cylinder head cover screws and three separate high-voltage battery/charging cable issues on the electrical system.
- At what mileage do 2022 Q5 problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 23,000 miles for the 2022 Q5 overall, with Electrical System failures also at 23,000 miles and Engine failures at 20,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 Q5 compare to other Q5 years?
- The 2022 Q5's Complaint Index of 20 is well below the worst year, 2018, which has an index of 100 and 204 complaints, making 2022 one of the better years for the Q5.