2022 Audi Q5 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 5th of 16 Q5 years we score.

Owner complaints: 51; 5 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 8.6; 53,189 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.77×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 28; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 9
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi Q5?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi Q5 is 75 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 5th of the 16 Q5 years we score.

The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (4 of 51 complaints). Owners also complain about stalling and unintended acceleration. 28 of the 51 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 9 recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 68 and the 2023 scores 74.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-24-04 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 75
Fewer problems than the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead4 complaints
Stall (cause not stated)4 complaints
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)4 complaints

How the 2022 Q5 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.90×	−10
Everyday problems	0.47×	−3
Problems in the last two years	0.34×	−4
Recalls	2.0×	−8
Score		75

What Owners Report

We read all 51 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi Q5, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 51.

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
4 complaints (8%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system not working when needed.
Stall (cause not stated)
4 complaints (8%)
Stalling. All 4 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
4 complaints (8%)
Sudden acceleration. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
Brakes: a hard pedal or less assist
3 complaints (6%)
A hard pedal or less assist and warning lights.
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (6%)
The system acting on its own. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
3 complaints (6%)
A loss of power. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Alternator or charging failure
2 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Cooling system failure
2 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Engine failure: a fire
2 complaints (4%)
A fire and a failure that needed a new part. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Rearview camera: works on and off
2 complaints (4%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage
2 complaints (4%)
Damage and rust or corrosion. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.

Reported Once (26)

Show the 26 problems reported once

AWD or rear differential: vibration or shudder
EV charging: a fire
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
Check engine light (cause not stated)
Control module (unspecified) failure
Engine: stalling
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
Engine oil leak
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
Frame or structure: parts breaking or coming apart
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
Fuel system: warning lights
Hybrid battery: stopped working
Screen and audio: stopped working
Oil drain plug: a leak
Engine spring failure
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
Sunroof drains (water leak): water leaking in
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
Turbocharger: damage
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Vibration (cause not stated)
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
Windshield: shattering or cracking

How the 2022 Audi Q5 Compares With Other Years

The other Q5 years of the 2nd generation, 2018 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	20.8	0	Adaptive cruise control: stopped working
2025	Provisional 64	–	–	8.0	1	Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
2024	Good	73	0.76×	5.4	4	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2023	Good	74	0.75×	7.2	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2022 This year	Good	75	0.77×	8.6	9	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2021	Caution	68	1.2×	18.2	8	Control module (unspecified) failure
2020	Good	78	0.54×	9.5	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2019	Good	77	0.50×	11.5	5	Turbocharger failure
2018	Good	73	0.80×	20.1	6	Control module (unspecified): damage
2017	Excellent	81	0.36×	10.7	5	Cooling system: a leak

See every Q5 year

2022 Audi Q5 Recalls

Nine recalls cover the 2022 Audi Q5. The most recent was issued in May 2025: “Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V294000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 7, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, February 2025
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V080000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, November 2024
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V898000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 27, 2024.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 23V842000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings
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.
NHTSA 22V753000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 7, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 97% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear Lid Improperly Manufactured
An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 22V567000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 3, 2022. By the second quarter of 2023, 100% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V368000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 23, 2022. By the second quarter of 2024, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V947000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 8, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi Q5 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2022 Audi Q5, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

2022 Audi Q5 NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2022 Audi Q5. It has closed.

Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound standard to all electric and hybrid vehicles. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. NHTSA's file lists Audi hybrid and electric models from 2013 to 2022, including the e-tron, A3 e-tron, Q5, A7 and A8. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Q5 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD and Sportback SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

SQ5 SUV AWD and SQ5 Sportback SUV AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 Q5, from its nine recalls, an Audi warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws NHTSA 25V294000
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, February 2025 NHTSA 25V080000
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, November 2024 NHTSA 24V898000
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA 23V842000
Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings NHTSA 22V753000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 9 recalls and which are still open.

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Automatic emergency braking
Stalling
Unintended acceleration
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Q5 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.