Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q5, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Forward collision avoidance13
- Electrical system10
- Unknown or other9
- Engine7
- Power train5
- Service brakes4
- Air bags4
- Lane departure3
- Tires2
- Steering2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2023 Q5 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Audi Q5 failed the safety check 0.32% of the time — 53% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 10,500 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
9,631 Audi Q5 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 7.4 l/100 km on the road against 6.5 in the WLTP test (+14%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 1,259 | 9.4 | 8.4 | +11% |
| Diesel | 269 | 7.0 | 6.5 | +9% |
| Diesel hybrid | 5,441 | 7.4 | 6.5 | +14% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,662 | 7.6 | 1.7 | +353% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Audi Q5 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (195 kW, 261 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (150 kW, 201 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 195 kW 261 hp | 1,035 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 150 kW 201 hp | 72 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,111 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 80% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €84,112.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde14
- Band onvoldoende profiel13
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Remonderdelen te veel gecorrodeerd2
- Koplamp met afwijkend lichtbeeld onjuist afgesteld2
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht2
- Remverschil op 1 as te groot1
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
10,653 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 38 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
162 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 36,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
210 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 99% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.3–9.5 L/100 km (about 25 mpg US), CO₂ 217–223 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| Q5 45 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 8.2 | 9.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Audi Q5.
| 2025369 10 Jul 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery… |
| 2025244 7 May 2025 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the screws for the cylinder head cover could loosen and cause an oil leak. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components… |
| 2025064 12 Feb 2025 | High Voltage This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-369. Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the ba… |
| 2024723 27 Nov 2024 | High Voltage This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-064. Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the ba… |
| 2024209 3 Apr 2024 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag… |
| 2023659 13 Dec 2023 | Accessories Issue: Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable … |
| 2022576 7 Oct 2022 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2023 Audi Q5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011315 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011313 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011305 | This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011302 | This bulletin provides information when various camera-based driver assistance systems are unavailable (DTC B200FF2 (1123875)). |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011280 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relevant DTC in vehicles with ConBox high. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011276 | This TSB provides information when DTCs U142100 and U164200 are stored as passive/sporadic in the gateway. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011270 | This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs. |
| 11011266 | This TSB provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B120E1B. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011257 | This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011253 | This bulletin provides infomraion when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension. |
| 11011243 | This bulletin provides information when there are whistling noises from the turbo charge at 1500 - 2200 rpm and apprximately 70% load. |
| 11011242 | This bulletin provides information when there is an adible whistling or hissing from the engine compartment. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)