Does the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine, engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system, back over prevention. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback?

23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls, newest first

May 7, 2025NHTSA 25V29400089,417 vehicles potentially affected

Engine

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 2022NHTSA 22V75300076,515 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Summary: 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.
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.
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).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 23, 2022NHTSA 22V36800072 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM)

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 8, 2021NHTSA 21V947000288,991 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Components: Structure › Body; Electrical system › Body control module/BCM

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 20, 2021NHTSA 21V8250002,857 vehicles potentially affected

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine7
Electrical system6
Service brakes5
Unknown or other5
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking3

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Questions

Does the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine, engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system, back over prevention. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback?: 23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.