NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q5, or 9.8 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.23, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 7% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is 35% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-11-15 and 2026-08-27. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
46Complaints
9.8Complaints per year on the road
0.23Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
15.2%Share involving a crash or fire
9Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 17.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 12.2 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 26 complaints, 65% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (30.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (23.9%) and Driver-assist systems (10.9%). Electrical complaints are 1.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “electrical system”, “malfunction”, “given”, “message” and “module”. 7 reports (15.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 14 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (44% of incidents). 9 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 54% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.23
vs. other Audi models1.07
vs. other 2022 models0.25
vs. other Luxury SUVs0.65
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (26)0.35
While driving my 2022 Audi Q5 on Interstate I-35 at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly applied braking while traveling on a wet roadway. The braking felt unexpected and the vehicle lost traction and control.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-03-11 · ODI 11723590 · Crash
The contact owned a 2022 Audi Q5. The contact stated that after completing an oil change at Jiffy Lube, the contact was informed that there was a minor oil leak coming from the oil pan to the top of the engine.
Other · 2024-11-18 · ODI 11625864 · Crash
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.
Electrical · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759961
Our '22 Audi Q5 experienced a spontaneous sunroof implosion while driving on the highway. Temperature would not have been a considering factor here, nor did anything hit the sunroof but it exploded and showered the occupants with glass - both pebble-sized…
Interior & equipment · 2026-06-01 · ODI 11741249
2022 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). Engine lubrication system failure — persistent abnormal oil consumption across two separate engines over 14 months.
Engine · 2026-05-30 · ODI 11740979
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
Summary: 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.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. 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.
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
DP22005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07 · Campaign 22V063000 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Audi Q5?
46 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi Q5, or about 9.8 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Audi Q5?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 30.4% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Is the 2022 Audi Q5 still generating complaints?
9 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 Audi Q5 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q5, or 9.8 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.23, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 7% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is 35% lower.