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Audi Q5 Sportback recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 29 owner complaints for the Audi Q5 Sportback, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (23), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 29 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2022–2025)
  • most complaints: 2022 (23 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V266000 (reported Apr 24, 2026)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (6.9%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (3.4%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (10.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Audi Q5 Sportback complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 23 of 29, or 79.3%. Next come 2023 (6).

Audi Q5 Sportback complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Audi Q5 Sportback complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2022231120
202361010
All model years292130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Audi Q5 Sportback components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (27.6% of all 29), followed by Electrical System (7) and Service Brakes (6).

Components named most often in Audi Q5 Sportback complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Audi Q5 Sportback complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine827.6%
Electrical System724.1%
Service Brakes620.7%
Unknown or Other620.7%
Forward Collision Avoidance413.8%
Lane Departure413.8%
Power Train413.8%
Back Over Prevention26.9%
Structure26.9%
Vehicle Speed Control26.9%
Air Bags13.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System13.4%
Steering13.4%
Trailer Hitches13.4%
Wheels13.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Audi Q5 Sportback recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Q5 Sportback, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2025. The 2022 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Audi Q5 Sportback recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 5 campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: 1 campaign2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V266000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner

    Model year 2025

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

    Consequence:
    Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V294000

    Reported

    Engine

    Model years 2022–2024

    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.

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

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V753000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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).

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V368000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM)

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 21V947000

    Reported

    Structure › Body; Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.

    Consequence:
    A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V825000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2022

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Audi Q5 Sportback questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Audi Q5 Sportback have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Audi Q5 Sportback, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The most recent, 26V266000, was reported on April 24, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2022 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Audi Q5 Sportback model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 23 of the 29 complaints in NHTSA’s file (79.3%). The next is 2023 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Audi Q5 Sportback complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 27.6% of all 29. Electrical System (7) and Service Brakes (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Audi Q5 Sportback?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Audi dealer.

How many Audi Q5 Sportback complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 29 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Audi models

8 models · most complaints first

The Audi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Audi VIN decoder with every Audi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Audi A4 1995–2024 · 27 recalls · 2,893 complaints
  • Audi A6 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 1,656 complaints
  • Audi Q5 2008–2026 · 33 recalls · 1,337 complaints
  • Audi Q7 2007–2026 · 32 recalls · 1,042 complaints
  • Audi A3 2001–2025 · 20 recalls · 728 complaints
  • Audi S4 1995–2022 · 15 recalls · 560 complaints
  • Audi A5 2008–2026 · 19 recalls · 325 complaints
  • Audi TT 2000–2023 · 12 recalls · 319 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.