This page covers 5 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback.
For the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, engine-related complaints make up the largest share of reports, with owners describing stalling, power loss, and at least one isolated report of an engine failure accompanied by a fire. The second notable pattern involves the lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems, where multiple owners report the lane assist pulling the vehicle toward or across lane markings rather than keeping it centered, essentially the system working against the driver instead of for them. A few owners also describe erratic behavior from the forward collision warning system. The lane assist issue appears across several independent reports, with owners consistently noting it has been an ongoing problem rather than a one-time event.
23
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback has 5 recalls, the most serious involving multiple engine issues that can cause a sudden stall or engine failure, raising the risk of a crash and, in some cases, a fire.
On the engine side, connecting rod bearing damage can lead to full engine failure and a stall, and if the failure causes an oil leak, a fire can follow. Separately, cylinder head cover screws can loosen and allow oil to leak, also creating a fire risk. A short-circuit inside the engine control unit can cause a stall without warning. There is also a concern with the gateway control module, a central electronics hub that manages communication between vehicle systems: liquid from a rear seat spill or water entering through a body seam underneath the vehicle can reach this module and shut it down, causing a sudden drop in engine power. The least severe recall involves a software error that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is first shifted into reverse, reducing what the driver can see behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The screws securing the cylinder head cover may not be properly tightened, which could cause them to loosen over time.
What the fix does
Audi dealers will inspect the screws and replace them as needed at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, potentially causing complete engine failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty semiconductor in the engine control unit may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the engine control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid from a spilled drink in the rear seat or water seeping through an underbody seam can reach the gateway control module and cause it to shut down.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal the underbody seam to prevent liquid entry.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying initially when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software parameters at no cost to restore rear-view display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
