What are the most common problems on the 2023 Audi Q5?

Electrical system complaints lead the list, followed by forward collision avoidance.

Does the 2023 Audi Q5 have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section for the list.

Is the 2023 Audi Q5 reliable?

The complaint record is unverified. Read the problems section and weigh the groups that matter to you.

How many complaints are there for the 2023 Audi Q5?

NHTSA has 57 complaints on file.

What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Audi Q5?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

2023 Audi Q5 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 57 owner complaints on file for this Audi Q5^[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often^[2].

57owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

25MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the reports we read, biggest first.

Electrical System. 16 complaints^[2]. Owners describe cameras that go blank, a car that shuts down while driving, and a liftgate sensor that moves with the slightest motion.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 14 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, the pre-sense system brakes hard at a left turn when nothing is in the way, which worries owners about the traffic behind them.
Unknown Or Other. 10 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a clear component group.
Engine. 9 complaints^[7]. Owners describe odd noises, a warning light, and power fading on the road.
Power Train. 6 complaints^[8].
Brakes. 6 complaints^[9]. Some owners say the car surged forward when they pressed the pedal. Others describe a parking brake that would not let go on a slope.
Air Bags. 4 complaints^[10].
Steering. 3 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Q5 is necessarily included.

Engine (25V294), May 2025. About 89,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (25V080), February 2025. About 20,201 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (24V898), November 2024. About 4,616 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (24V251), April 2024. About 91 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard (23V842), December 2023. About 93,196 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (22V753), October 2022. About 76,515 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Q5 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[4]	23 / 29 / 25	$3,300
Q5 S-Line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	22 / 29 / 25	$3,300
Q5 Sportback S-line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	22 / 29 / 25	$3,300
Q5 TFSI e quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium and Electricity^[20]	25 / 27 / 26	n/a

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2023 Audi Q5 with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[21]	201 to 261 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
Q5 4DR SUV^[22]	184 in	74 in	65 in	111 in	4,045 lb
Q5 SPORTBACK 4DR SUV^[23]	185 in	74 in	65 in	111 in	3,913 lb
Q5 TFSIe 4DR SUV^[24]	184 in	74 in	65 in	111 in	4,694 lb
SQ5 4DR SUV^[25]	184 in	74 in	65 in	111 in	4,398 lb
SQ5 SPORTBACK 4DR SUV^[26]	185 in	74 in	65 in	111 in	4,266 lb

How 2023 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Q5 model year. The 2023 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	31	6
2010	100	4
2011	143	5
2012	168	6
2013	92	5
2014	106	5
2015	99	6
2016	78	5
2017	42	5
2018	208	6
2019	52	5
2020	37	6
2021	103	8
2022	46	8
2023	57	6
2024	34	4
2025	46	1
2026	4	0

NHTSA's counts for the Q5 show 57 complaints and 6 recalls for 2023^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 9 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (4) and the most are for 2018 (208)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2023 Q5?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name several parts^[1]. The electrical system and forward collision avoidance groups lead the list^[2]^[5]. Some reports mention crashes and injuries, so they deserve a careful look^[1]. Recalls also exist for this model year^[3]. Check the Recalls section and the other generated sections before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2023 Audi Q5?: Electrical system complaints lead the list, followed by forward collision avoidance^[2]^[5].
Does the 2023 Audi Q5 have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section for the list.
Is the 2023 Audi Q5 reliable?: The complaint record is unverified^[1]. Read the problems section and weigh the groups that matter to you.
How many complaints are there for the 2023 Audi Q5?: NHTSA has 57 complaints on file^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Audi Q5?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Audi Q5

2012 168 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 106 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 99 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 78 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 42 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 208 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 52 complaints, 5 recalls
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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 57 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Audi Q5 (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Audi Q5 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Q5 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
14 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V294, filed May 7, 2025: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V080, filed February 12, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V898, filed November 27, 2024: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V251, filed April 3, 2024: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V842, filed December 13, 2023: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable / Cord › Onboard. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V753, filed October 7, 2022: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Q5 S-Line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Q5 Sportback S-line quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Q5 TFSI e quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium and Electricity: 26 MPGe combined, 400 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2023 Audi Q5 with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 201 to 261 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, Q5 4DR SUV: length 184 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,045 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, Q5 SPORTBACK 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,913 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, Q5 TFSIe 4DR SUV: length 184 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,694 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SQ5 4DR SUV: length 184 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,398 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SQ5 SPORTBACK 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,266 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2023 Audi Q5: problems, recalls and fuel economy