Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Audi Q5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V294000 Oil Leak from Loose Cylinder Head Cover Screws NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V080000 High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V898000 High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V842000 Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 22 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Audi Q5 has a moderate number of owner complaints (22) and four recalls, primarily related to the electrical system and engine. Complaints focus on electrical issues and engine performance, but with limited data, definitive conclusions are challenging. The Q5's recall history and complaint data suggest an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $800–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant check every 30,000 miles
- Battery test annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected electrical issues
- Engine misfires or rough idle
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Reduced power or acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.