2022 Audi Q5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Audi Q5, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Vehicle had first oil change at 10K miles on 1/1/2023 In April of 2023 started noticing smoke and a burning smell coming out of the engine, took car in to dealership. They stated on 4/25/2023 that there was a small oil leak, and that they repaired and cleaned up the leakage but they wanted to drive the vehicle once more before they released it to me. I have this all in a text message. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561326, filed 2023-12Related recalls
- 25V294000May 7, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have…Covers: Audi Q5 2022–2024, Q5 Sportback 2022–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11038035Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11031000Mar 10, 2026This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is a loose engine oil filler cap; P006800, P227900, P050700 - 2.0 ltr. TFSI.
- 11029383Feb 24, 2026This TSB provides information about engine control unit drive system faults P060C00 and U041600.
- 11029368Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 | 17 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 16% |
| 2019 | 10 | 19% |
| 2018 | 31 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 45% |
| 2016 | 26 | 33% |
| 2015 | 38 | 38% |
| 2014 | 36 | 34% |
| 2013 | 33 | 37% |
| 2012 | 47 | 28% |
| 2011 | 42 | 29% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2022 Audi Q5
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Audi Q5
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology