2022 Audi Q5 Sportback Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 23 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback. The part named most often is engine, with 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and other or unknown (6). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 786 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 266 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine7 30%
- Electrical system6 26%
- Other or unknown6 26%
- Brakes5 22%
- Lane departure4 17%
- Air bags1 4.3%
- Fuel system1 4.3%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “I'm concerned about the engine connecting rod recall. I'm not too faithful of a dealer replacing the engine if that's what needed. If it is and we have problems, I will want a new q5.”
NHTSA complaint #11499778, filed 2023-01Electrical system: “I have had an “open case” with Audi since last April when we purchased this vehicle. 4-5 times, the car has stopped suddenly, showing “electric malfunction” message on the dashboard. It happened again yesterday and I nearly missed being in a very serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11492480, filed 2022-11Other or unknown: “Factory installed hitch receiver became very loose after only one use. A trailer weighing less than 3500 pounds was towed less than 200 miles. When I removed the hitch from the receiver, I notice the receiver was very loose. I could move it very easily with one hand. This seems to me to be a very serious safety issue. On a longer trip the receiver could have completely detached from the vehicle causing a serious accident. The vehicle is only about three months old and has been used to tow only once.”
NHTSA complaint #11478614, filed 2022-08Brakes: “Accident occurred in the parking lot as I was trying to park, sudden unintended acceleration occurred that caused the car to hit the building. Neither front nor back airbags deployed, as well as the automatic emergency break of the collision safety system did not work or activated to stop the car. Both my wife and I were hospitalized. The Auto emergency system of the Audi Q5 is not reliable, and the need for recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11500373, filed 2023-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 Sportback S line quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 23 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V294000May 7, 2025EngineCovers: Audi Q5 Sportback 2022–2024, Q5 2022–2024
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.
- 22V753000Oct 7, 2022Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanicalCovers: Audi Q5 Sportback 2022–2023, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2022–2023, Atlas 2022–2023 +1 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
- 22V368000May 23, 2022Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)Covers: Audi Q5 Sportback 2022, A4 2022, A6 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
- 21V947000Dec 8, 2021Structure › BodyCovers: Audi Q5 Sportback 2022, SQ5 2018–2022, Q5 2018–2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to…
- 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi Q5 Sportback 2022, Q3 2022, A8 2021 +13 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may…
Recall details for the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 786 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11038035Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038127Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
Other model years of the Audi Q5 Sportback
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 1,030 | 2 | — | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 23 | 5,000 | 5 | — | 25 | — | Falling |
All Audi Q5 Sportback model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback (Q5 Sportback S line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.