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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.
Research · 14 model years
Audi Q5Every model year, 2009–2024
Across the 14 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 76 recall campaigns and 1,118 owner complaints for the Audi Q5. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (209).
Audi Q5 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 103 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 37 | 3 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 53 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 209 | 10 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 78 | 10 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 100 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 106 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 92 | 1 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 143 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 100 | 2 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 31 | 2 | Not rated | 20 |
- 20244 recalls · 20 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20218 recalls · 103 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20206 recalls · 37 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20195 recalls · 53 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20186 recalls · 209 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20175 recalls · 42 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20165 recalls · 78 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20156 recalls · 100 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20145 recalls · 106 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20135 recalls · 92 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20126 recalls · 4 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20115 recalls · 143 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20104 recalls · 100 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20096 recalls · 31 complaints · 20 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 209 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 103 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2024 Q5
4 campaigns
Electrical system: traction battery
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Volkswagen 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.
Air bags: front passenger
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Volkswagen 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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026