This page covers 10 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5.
Electrical system complaints dominate owner reports for the 2022 Q5. Owners most commonly describe warning messages related to electrical system malfunctions, in several cases accompanied by the car refusing to start or requiring the driver to pull over. One recurring detail involves the main electronics module, owners report that a protective enclosure around it can develop a breach, allowing water intrusion that leaves the module submerged and the car inoperable. Powertrain complaints include at least one report of a recurring all-wheel-drive fault that persisted after a warranty repair. Engine complaints appear at low volume without a clear shared symptom pattern. A single report describes the sunroof glass shattering, attributed to foreign object impact. Outside of the electrical cluster, complaint volume across other systems is thin, with no strong secondary pattern emerging.
19
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Audi Q5 has 10 recalls, the most serious being fire risks tied to two separate issues: an overheating high-voltage battery on plug-in hybrid models and an engine oil leak that can drip onto hot components.
The battery and oil leak concerns account for several of the recalls, with prior repair attempts under earlier campaigns not fully resolving the battery issue on PHEV models. On the engine side, cylinder head cover screws can loosen and allow oil to escape onto hot engine surfaces, and a separate engine control unit fault can cause the engine to stall without warning while driving, raising the risk of a crash. There is also a charging-related fire concern: the onboard charging cable or outlet can overheat during charging. On the structural side, a small number of Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback vehicles may have a rear hatch lid that was not manufactured correctly, causing the latch to break or detach in a crash and allowing the hatch to deform beyond its intended limits.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can overheat, potentially creating smoke or heat that damages the battery and nearby components.
What the fix does
Audi will install diagnostic software to monitor the battery and alert you to problems. If alerted, the affected battery module will be replaced.
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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 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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The screws that fasten the cylinder head cover may loosen, allowing engine oil to leak.
What the fix does
An Audi dealer will inspect the cylinder head cover screws and tighten or replace them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can overheat, potentially creating smoke or heat that damages the battery and surrounding components.
What the fix does
Audi will install diagnostic software to monitor the battery and alert you to problems. If alerted, the affected battery module will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery in your vehicle may overheat, creating a potential safety risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software. Your battery will be replaced if necessary. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can overheat, potentially creating smoke or heat that damages the battery and surrounding components.
What the fix does
A dealership will install diagnostic software to monitor the battery and alert you to problems. If a warning appears, the affected battery module will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery may overheat in certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software. The battery will be replaced if needed. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V portable charging cable, some home outlets lack sufficient capacity, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 220V/240V charging cable with a new one equipped with a temperature sensor at no cost. Use only 110V charging or public stations until replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear hatch lid may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing the latch to break or detach during a crash. This allows the hatch to deform beyond its design limits.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you a notification. Take your vehicle to an Audi dealership to have the rear hatch lid replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control unit may develop an internal fault, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the engine control unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
