KnownCarProblems2023 Audi Q5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q5, most often about the driver assistance (34% of complaints). It is 12th of 18 Q5 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2023 Audi Q5 problems
Driver assistance
15 complaints · 34%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, warning.
Electrical
10 complaints · 23%Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 21%Engine
7 complaints · 16%Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Brakes
4 complaints · 9%Air bags
4 complaints · 9%Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: tread/belt, bead, temporary/emergency spare tire.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Audi Q5 recalls
Engine
Risk: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 inclu
Full defect 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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. V
Full defect 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.
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 8, 2024. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69gu.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 audi s5 cabriolet, a4 allroad, q5 sportback, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, sq7, tt coupe, tt roadster, rs5 sportback, 2024 a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q8, rsq8, 2023-2024 q3, q5, and q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ods) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Electrical: onboard
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Audi Q5
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (15 complaints); electrical (10 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q5 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2025 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Audi Q5?
- It is 12th of 18 Q5 model years by number of complaints, with 44 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.