CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2023 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls
Loose Engine Screws Can Leak Oil and Cause Fire
Some 2022-2024 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles may have cylinder head cover screws that were not tightened properly during assembly.
Engine May Fail and Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Connecting rod bearings in the engine may become damaged over time.
Most common 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while using the liftgate to load or unload the rear cargo compartment, the motion-sensor used to activate the liftgate would close or open the liftgate due to the slightest movement. The contact stated that he had been struck on the head by the liftgate after barely moving his foot near the sensor while loading the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no fix for the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 856.
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5. The contact stated that after opening the trunk door and reaching into the trunk, the trunk door inadvertently released, and the door struck the contact on the neck. No medical attention was sought. The contact stated that the trunk door was difficult to manually raise up. The contact heard a beeping sounding and was able to get out of the way before the trunk closed independently. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,820.
The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH over a speed pump the driver pressed the brake pedal while approaching a stop sign when suddenly the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into a fence and brick wall. During the crash, the driver sustained a fractured nose, head and face lacerations, neck and lumbar pains, and a right arm laceration which required stitches. The front passenger sustained neck, lumbar and chest injuries. Both occupants required immediate medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away and later listed as destroyed by the insurance company. The cause of t
Brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. Whenever I take an exit from highyway vehicle's rear wheel slips and shakes. It shakes and slips when I change lanes in a curvy highway such as Hardy Toll Road in Houston. Happened several times. I am taking it to the dealer this week to have it checked out. I suspect that a recall may be needed here!
Once the car is programmed to open/close your garage door, the car must be running in order to use this feature. This means that you must start the car BEFORE opening the garage door when you want to pull out and likewise you need to close the garage door before turning off the motor when you pull into the garage. I consider this a safety defect. The garage door should always be open before you start the car and the car should be off before you close the door.
2023 Audi Q5 Sportback questions
Does the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback: Loose Engine Screws Can Leak Oil and Cause Fire; Engine May Fail and Stall, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.