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2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, describing incidents dated November 24, 2022 to October 5, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11550997 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11541217 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11530395 · Filed

    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…

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Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws

NHTSA #25V294000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported May 7, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 89,417 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15ZK · Owners notified June 4, 2025

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings

NHTSA #22V753000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice

Reported October 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 76,515 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5 · Owners notified November 8, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Audi Q5 Sportback model years

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