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2023 Audi Q5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2023 Audi Q5

5 recalls
31 complaints
27 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
31
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V842000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

    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.

  • 24V251000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    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.

  • 24V898000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 25V080000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 25V294000high

    Engine issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

31 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

31
Total
4
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER11
  • ENGINE7
  • BRAKES3
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • WHEELS/TIRES2

Notable Issues

31 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues11
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)7
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Common problems

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639 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V294000

    The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V080000

    A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 24V898000

    A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 24V251000

    A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall

    Recall 23V842000

    An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.