2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,030miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 22 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,030 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 643 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 79 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 23 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.
- Body and structure2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that after opening the trunk door and reaching into the trunk, the trunk door inadvertently released, and the door struck the contact on the neck. No medical attention was sought. The contact stated that the trunk door was difficult to manually raise up. The contact heard a beeping sounding and was able to get out of the way before the trunk closed independently. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,820.”
NHTSA complaint #11541217, filed 2023-08, 1,820 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH over a speed pump the driver pressed the brake pedal while approaching a stop sign when suddenly the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into a fence and brick wall. During the crash, the driver sustained a fractured nose, head and face lacerations, neck and lumbar pains, and a right arm laceration which required stitches. The front passenger sustained neck, lumbar and chest injuries. Both occupants required immediate medical treatment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530395, filed 2023-07, 1,030 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while using the liftgate to load or unload the rear cargo compartment, the motion-sensor used to activate the liftgate would close or open the liftgate due to the slightest movement. The contact stated that he had been struck on the head by the liftgate after barely moving his foot near the sensor while loading the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no fix for the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 856.”
NHTSA complaint #11550997, filed 2023-10, 856 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 856 and 1,820 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2023 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 | 22 | 29 | 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.
Recall details for the 2023 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. 643 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 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback (Q5 Sportback S-line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 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 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,030 miles and the middle half falls between 856 and 1,820 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.