2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine
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.
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 for this recall…
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,235 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2023 · 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. N”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2023 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Audi Q5 (Q5 S-Line quattro, Q5 Sportback S-line quattro, Q5 TFSI e quattro, Q5 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 27–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi Q5 Sportback model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q5 Sportback model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback | 5 | 23 |
| 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback
How do I know if my 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V753000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.