Engine
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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 · 2 model years
Audi Q5 SportbackEvery model year, 2021–2023
Across the 2 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints for the Audi Q5 Sportback. The 2021 model year has the most complaints (74).
Audi Q5 Sportback years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
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
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 2023 Q5 Sportback
2 campaigns
Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal
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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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026