Last updated: 2026-10-10
2022 Audi Q5 Reliability Report
The 2022 Audi Q5 has a good reliability standing, but owners report electrical shutdowns while driving and serious engine failures.
Recalls
8
Complaints
39
Complaint Rate
6.1per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$928
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650–$2,750
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Weaker than most Q5 years, with eight recalls and reports of sudden electrical shutdowns and engine failures, though far fewer complaints than 2021.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10)
- ENGINE (6)
- POWER TRAIN (4)
Should You Buy the 2022 Audi Q5?
Buy with care. This model year has a good reliability standing and sits close to average among 2022 SUVs. Within the Q5 lineup, though, it is among the weaker of nine scored years. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $928 for the Q5, against $807 for its class. The 2021 rates about the same. The 2023 rates better.
The worst complaints involve the car shutting down while driving, often at highway speed, after an electrical system warning. Drivers describe a locked steering wheel and a firm brake pedal. Dealers often find no fault codes. Engine reports include a fire on the freeway that injured two occupants, an oil leak, and engine failure at 800 miles in one case and about 20,000 in another. Lane Assist can pull the car across lane lines. Federal records list 8 recalls, covering the engine, electrical system, and engine cooling. Some owners report waiting on repairs with parts on backorder.
Ask for the service history and proof that every recall repair is done. The 2023 has far fewer complaints, but it has had less time to collect them.
Compared to the 2023 Audi Q5, which scored 3 points higher. See also the 2021 Audi Q5 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low major repair risk (9%)
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- −Above-average repair costs for its class
- −Frequent unscheduled repairs
- −Above-average recall count
Compare 2022 Audi Q5 With
2022 Genesis GV70
Reliability: 56/100
2022 BMW X3
Reliability: 64/100
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Reliability: 68/100
2022 Lexus NX
Reliability: 75/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 8 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6)
Recall Overview
8
recalls on record
The 2022 Audi Q5 has 8 recalls on record, which is above average. A high count can flag multiple component concerns, though it also shows the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
6.1
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 13.5
Safety Incidents
4
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2022 Audi Q5 Recall Details
8 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Audi Q5. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
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.
Consequence
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
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 is 15ZK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
Buying a used 2022 Audi Q5? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q5, and 8 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2022 Audi Q5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.4%
Safety Technologies
PHEV Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Audi Q5Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$928
vs $807 avg for luxury midsize SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
1.2
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
9%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Audi Q5 Resale Value
The Audi Q5 is estimated to retain about 49.3% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Audi Q5 model overall and is not specific to the 2022 model year.
- Value Retained
- 49.3%
- Depreciation
- 50.7%
- Listings Analyzed
- 155
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Audi Q5 depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Plug-in Hybrid
25–26 MPG
Running cost: $3,600–$3,700/yr
Fuel + repair
23–25 city / 27–29 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.
Plug-in Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 TFSI e quattro 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 25 | 27 | 26 | $2,650 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Audi Q5.
Get dealer records showing all recall work completed, and confirm no recall repair is still open or waiting on parts.
Drive at highway speed for at least 10 minutes and watch for electrical system or drive system malfunction warnings.
Accelerate up an incline and at highway speed, feeling for shaking, jerking, or sudden loss of power.
On a plug-in hybrid, confirm hybrid mode works and the car charges normally with its supplied cable.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the rear camera appears every time without freezing or going black.
Test Lane Assist on a well-marked road and note any pull toward or across the lane lines.
Compare the window sticker or build sheet with the car to confirm which driver-assist features are actually installed.
Check service records for oil leak repairs, engine replacement, or alternator work, and look for oil on top of the engine.
2022 Audi Q5 Common Problems by Component
39 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaintsSafety-relatedThe car shuts down while driving, often at highway speed, after an "Electrical system malfunction" warning. Drivers describe a locked steering wheel, a firm brake pedal, windows dropping, and no way to shift gears. After a restart the warnings often clear, and dealers frequently find no fault codes. In one report the dealer blamed the alternator at 13k miles. A charging cable and outlet caught fire in one filing. Several other complaints are about waiting for recall repairs, with dealers reporting parts on backorder and no repair date.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaintsThe rear camera freezes, shows a black screen, or fails to come on in reverse. A factory reset does not fix it, and one dealer said no newer software was available. Other reports describe a total system failure while driving and a horn that works only with the engine running. One plug-in hybrid owner says hybrid operation has been disabled since November 2024 while the owner waits on a recall repair. A separate filing is about an imported car's paperwork and a lien, not a mechanical defect.
ENGINE
6 complaintsSafety-relatedOutright failure shows up in some reports. In one, the engine caught fire on the freeway and two occupants were injured. Several filings are about waiting for engine recall work, with owners worried about an engine replacement and dealers unable to give a repair timeline or a loaner. Other complaints describe an oil leak with smoke and a burning smell, first noticed after the 10K oil change and found as a major leak at the 20K service. Owners also report stalling that leaves no fault code, so dealers cannot reproduce it, and one alternator failure in the first month.
POWER TRAIN (4 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
4 complaintsThe engine shakes violently, jerks on acceleration, and loses power at highway speed. Some cars go into limp mode and show a "Drive system" warning with a check engine light. Dealers described engine failure at 800 miles in one report and catastrophic internal engine failure at about 20,000 miles in another. Another driver felt jerking on an incline, then got an electrical malfunction warning that forced a highway exit. Separately, the car can roll forward on a slope after being shifted into reverse, and the windows may not open in deep cold.
LANE DEPARTURE (3 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
3 complaintsLane Assist pulls the car toward or across the lane lines instead of keeping it centered. The Pre-Sense system can also swerve or brake hard for hazards that are not there. Drivers report this on freeways, narrow mountain roads, and side streets, where a sudden pull or stop raises the risk of a collision. Repeated dealer visits have not fixed it, including one car that spent more than 36 days at the dealer. One dealer acknowledged that the system does not work properly.
SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsA "Brake malfunction" or brake failure warning appears without notice. After that, the car may refuse to move when the gas is pressed, or the brake pedal turns extremely firm. One report at 65 mph also describes the doors locking and the windows rolling down on their own. Restarting the car brings it back, sometimes with the check engine light on, and dealers find no failure. These symptoms resemble the electrical shutdowns filed under other categories.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 complaintsSafety-relatedAutomatic emergency braking fails to act in one crash report. The car hit mailboxes and another vehicle with no warning and no automatic braking. In the other complaint, the buyer says the car was sold without safety equipment they expected as standard and was never shown the window sticker. That owner reports several close calls since then and says neither Audi nor the dealer would add the missing equipment.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaintsSafety-relatedThe car accelerates unexpectedly at low speed. In one report it happened during a turn with the brake pedal pressed, and in the other while reversing into a driveway. Both ended in crashes. One driver was injured, a car hit a curb, and a garage and two parked cars were damaged. In one case the dealer had repaired the right front ACC sensor three weeks earlier after bumper damage. The other report also mentions an oil leak found after an oil change.
TRAILER HITCHES (1 complaints)
TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaintFactory 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.
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)
AIR BAGS
1 complaintSafety-relatedAccident 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.
Best & Worst Audi Q5 Years
Best Audi Q5 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreAudi Q5 Years to Avoid
Audi Q5 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 60/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 66/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 76/100 | Good |
Audi Q5 Reliability Compared to Other Years
2022 Audi Q5 Reliability by Powertrain
The 2022 Audi Q5 is available with 2powertrain options. Here's how they compare on reliability.
| Powertrain | Complaints | Recalls | Incidents* | Crash Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | 38 | 8 | 6 | 5 out of 5 |
| PHEV | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/T |
| Total | 39 | 8 | 6 |
NHTSA tracks complaints by vehicle configuration when that detail is available. Model-level reports that do not identify a specific powertrain are included in Total but not assigned to a row. A plus sign indicates a confirmed minimum; — means no complaints could be attributed to that specific powertrain. N/T = Not tested by NHTSA.
* Incidents = crash + fire reports. A single complaint can include multiple incident types.
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Don’t buy a 2022 Audi Q5 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2022 Audi Q5
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Audi Q5 does best on how many systems draw complaints (85/100) and worst on recall impact (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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