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2023 Audi Q5

Plug-in hybridHybrid
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls5 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA49
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Audi Q5 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Q5 TFSI e quattro, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 49 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Q5 TFSI e quattroPlug-in hybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 105 kW AC Induction252726 (38 MPGe blended)22 mi electric563 h$3,000
Q5 S-Line quattroHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 14V Li-Ion222925———$3,100
Q5 Sportback S-line quattroHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 14V Li-Ion222925———$3,100
Q5 quattroHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 14V Li-Ion232925———$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47213, 45684, 45685, 45683.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Engine

15ZK
89,417 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskThe screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V294000reported May 7, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Electrical System

93AA
20,201 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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
NHTSA campaign 25V080000reported Feb 12, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Electrical System

93AA
4,616 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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 l
NHTSA campaign 24V898000reported Nov 27, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Air Bags

69GU
91 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V251000reported Apr 3, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Electrical System

93U6/93U8
93,196 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskAn overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V842000reported Dec 13, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5
76,515 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.RiskA damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
NHTSA campaign 22V753000reported Oct 7, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
49complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 2 · 2023: 10 · 2024: 17 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 13

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance18
Unspecified10
Electrical System10
Engine8
Power Train6
Lane Departure5

What owners describe

“TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring) erroneously lights up, hence, incorrectly disabling all the safety driving features of the vehicle. We have already checked this with Audi. Audi has confirmed to us that there is a DEFECT and that they are working on a fix which is due as of Sept'2024 (estimated). A PPS has been created.…”Jul 28, 2024 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“When making a left turn at green light, 4 lane road with oncoming traffic, part way into the turn SUV abruptly slammed on brakes came to immediate dead stop; driver & front seat passenger were restrained by seat belts. Literally SUV was almost rear-ended, plus oncoming traffic "was still oncoming" at 40+ mph and had to…”Jul 22, 2024 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“The contact had leased a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, an abnormal sound like a gunshot sound was heard. The contact pulled over at the nearest exit and discovered that the rear panoramic sunroof had shattered without impact. The contact Audi New Orleans (3400 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 7000…”Jun 17, 2024 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Q5 model years

A

2026 Audi Q5

0 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2025 Audi Q5

1 recalls · 41 complaints

F

2024 Audi Q5

4 recalls · 20 complaints

F

2022 Audi Q5

8 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2021 Audi Q5

8 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2020 Audi Q5

6 recalls · 25 complaints

D

2019 Audi Q5

5 recalls · 50 complaints

F

2018 Audi Q5

6 recalls · 201 complaints

F

2017 Audi Q5

5 recalls · 42 complaints

F

2016 Audi Q5

5 recalls · 77 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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