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2023 Audi Q5: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationOne of the weaker Q5 years.
43 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Q5?The 2023 Audi Q5 has 43 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag water pump leaks/failure.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Audi Q5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q5 years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Q5?
Across the 18 Q5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2012) to 251 (2021). With 43 complaints, the 2023 Q5 sits below the model's median of 52.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Q5
electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Campaign 23V842000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 24V251000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 24V898000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 25V080000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
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engine
Campaign 25V294000Volkswagen 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.
What owners report on the 2nd generation Q5
Owners of the 2016-2024 Q5 generally describe it as a solid, comfortable, and reliable luxury compact SUV, with the 2.0T EA888 engine and DL382 transmission repeatedly called "tried and tested," "near-bulletproof," and Audi's "bread and butter" model.
- RecurrentWater pump leaks/failure
- RecurrentPCV valve failure
- RecurrentTiming chain stretch requiring replacement
- RecurrentOil consumption
- RecurrentElectronics and software glitches
Including MMI login/initialization problems and random system warnings.
Owner insights for the 2nd generation Q5. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Q5 listings typically run $20,446–$35,399.
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