2023 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
88/100
#3 most-complained of 18 Q5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Audi Q5 has 43 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 88 out of 100 — #3 highest of 18 Q5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (13 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2023 Audi Q5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (30%)
- Electrical System10 (23%)
- Other9 (21%)
- Engine7 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (12%)
- Brakes4 (9%)
- Airbags3 (7%)
- Lane Departure3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
2023 Audi Q5 recalls
5 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.
2023 Audi Q5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 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.
2023 compared with other Q5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Audi Q5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Audi Q5 ranks #3 of 18 among Q5 model years (Complaint Index 88/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 43 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (13 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints), and engine (7 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q5, most recently reported 2025, covering engine, electrical system, and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi Q5?
- EPA rates the 2023 Audi Q5 at 25 MPG combined (22.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.