2022 Audi Q5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5. Part of Generation 2 (FY) — 2018–2024.

20212023
Complaints
23
per 10K Sold
4.0
US Sales
57,053
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2022 Audi Q5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:23,000 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Audi Q5.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,000
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2022 Audi Q5

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~207,430 vehicles.

25V294000Engine
~89,417 affected

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.

25V080000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~20,201 affected

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.

24V898000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~4,616 affected

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.

23V842000Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard
~93,196 affected

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.

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2022 Audi Q5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Audi Q5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Audi Q5 has 23 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Audi Q5?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 23,000 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Audi Q5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Audi Q5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5 include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 207,430 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Audi Q5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi Q5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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