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2022 Audi Q5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 46 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2022 Audi Q5

The 2022 Audi Q5 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
46
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Audi Q5 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Charging: Cable/Cord: Onboard
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable…
NHTSA #23V842000
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
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…
NHTSA #24V898000
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
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…
NHTSA #25V080000
🔧 Engine
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…
NHTSA #25V294000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Audi Q5

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
13
Unknown Or Other
7
Engine
7
Power Train
5
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Lane Departure
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Service Brakes
2
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Audi Q5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 78 complaints 2017 42 complaints 2018 208 complaints 2019 52 complaints 2020 37 complaints 2021 103 complaints 2022 46 complaints 2023 50 complaints 2024 34 complaints 2025 46 complaints 2026 4 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Audi Q5

Is the 2022 Audi Q5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Audi Q5 has 4 recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q5 have?
The 2022 Audi Q5 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi Q5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Audi Q5 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Audi Q5 safe to buy?
The 2022 Audi Q5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q5 are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.