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Audi Q5Model year report

2022 Audi Q5 Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher 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 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 911 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 304 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 60 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The module that controls the car’s electronics is located inside a special protective bag. A hole developed in this bag, and water leaked inside. The module is now completely submerged in water. When we started the car, many error messages appeared, but after we turned the car off and tried to start it again, the car would no longer start.”

NHTSA complaint #11732436, filed 2026-04

Engine: “3 times while driving engine stalled. Car will restart after coasting off road & restarting it. Been to two Audi dealers under warranty. Car displayed no fault code. Only happens occasionally so neither dealer has seen the problem to fix it. My wife has video of the last engine stall but still no fix. We don’t trust or feel car is safe to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11576945, filed 2024-03

Other or unknown: “I started the car and , put it in reverse and the rear back up camera never turned on as required when backing up today. Rear camera didnt activate but the parking light on the audi was red as usual indicating it was activated. However the screen just went to its default app page (settings, carplay, etc.) I was unable to see pedestrians as I backed out of the grocery shopping center parking spot. Yes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631507, filed 2024-12

Vehicle speed control: “NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2022 Audi Q5 I am reporting a potential safety defect involving water intrusion through the panoramic-roof drainage system of a 2022 Audi Q5 and resulting damage to the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle was purchased with a rebuilt title at approximately 8,000 miles following minor dents/scratches and was fully operational. We drove approximately 23,000 additional miles without water-intrusion or electrical problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759961, filed 2026-08

Mileage 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 20,000 and 41,000 miles.

0%0–1067%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20232024202520268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi Q5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Q5 S line quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid7-speed automatic232825$3,300
Q5 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid7-speed automatic232925$3,300
Q5 TFSI e quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid7-speed automatic252726 gas only—

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

Recall details for the 2022 Audi Q5 → · 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. 911 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 911 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi Q5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025466,0051525Too new to compareToo new
202420—4526—Too new
202344—5—2568 · MoreToo new
20222223,0004—25—Rising
20217420,000852591 · MoreStable
2020251,225652451 · TypicalStable
2019537,900552451 · TypicalRising
201820815,1426525100 · MoreRising
20174219,750542246 · TypicalStable
20167836,244542259 · TypicalRising
201510053,000642249 · TypicalRising
201410550,000542245 · TypicalStable
20138956,2505—2249 · TypicalFalling
201216871,0006—2253 · TypicalFalling
201114377,0005—2232 · FewerFalling
201010075,0004—2039 · TypicalStable
20093156,0006—200 · FewerFalling

All Audi Q5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Audi Q5 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2022 Audi Q5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Audi Q5 (Q5 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 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 41,000 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 27, 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.