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The 2022 Audi Q5 is associated with 48 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 9 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 8 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 25 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 61 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 23 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 Audi Q5 belongs to the 2nd generation (Typ FY) Q5 platform spanning model years 2018–2024.

Platform Architecture: 2nd Generation (Typ FY) • Production Span: 2018–2024 • Platform Code: MLB Evo • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2018–2020) / Facelift (2021–2024)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 48 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 9 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (8 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–25 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Audi Q5?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Q5 TFSI e quattro Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 60 MPGe (25 MPG) 61 MPGe (27 MPG) 61 MPGe (26 MPG) 23 mi EV (390 mi total) $2,900 / yr
Q5 S line quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Q5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Q5 quattro Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
SQ5 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
SQ5 Sportback 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Audi Q5?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Audi Q5.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Audi Q5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Audi Q5?

Summary of 48 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
48
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 8 complaints
Engine 8 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints (2 crashes)
Lane Departure Warning 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Audi Q5 problems & component breakdown (25 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Audi Q5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V294000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V080000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V898000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Audi Q5

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Audi Q5

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Audi Q5 have?

The 2022 Audi Q5 is associated with 9 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Audi Q5?

NHTSA records list 48 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 8 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 Audi Q5?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 Audi Q5 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Audi Q5 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Audi Q5 range from 21 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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