Does the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, the most recent reported on May 7, 2025 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls

Engine

NHTSA campaign 25V294000 · reported May 7, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 89,417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 22V753000 · reported October 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 76,515 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen 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.
The risk: A 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.
The fix: Dealers 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).

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2023 · Structure · 856 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while using the liftgate to load or unload the rear cargo compartment, the motion-sensor used to activate the liftgate would close or open the liftgate due to the slightest movement. The contact stated that he had been struck on the head by the liftgate after…

Aug 28, 2023 · Structure · 1,820 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that after opening the trunk door and reaching into the trunk, the trunk door inadvertently released, and the door struck the contact on the neck. No medical attention was sought. The contact stated that the trunk door was difficult to manually raise up. The contact…

Jul 5, 2023 · Service brakes · 1,030 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH over a speed pump the driver pressed the brake pedal while approaching a stop sign when suddenly the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into a fence and brick wall. During the crash, the driver…

Jan 16, 2023 · Power train
Brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. Whenever I take an exit from highyway vehicle's rear wheel slips and shakes. It shakes and slips when I change lanes in a curvy highway such as Hardy Toll Road in Houston. Happened several times. I am taking it to the dealer this week to have it checked out. I suspect that…

Dec 20, 2022 · Unknown or other
Once the car is programmed to open/close your garage door, the car must be running in order to use this feature. This means that you must start the car BEFORE opening the garage door when you want to pull out and likewise you need to close the garage door before turning off the motor when you pull into the garage. I…

Q5 Sportback model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	5	23	1	1
2023	2	6	1	0
2024	1	0	0	0
2025	1	0	0	0

All Audi Q5 Sportback years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, the most recent reported on May 7, 2025 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2023.