2022 AUDI Q5 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 AUDI Q5 has 4 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the high-voltage battery overheating and delays in recall repairs. Some complaints involve disabled plug-in hybrid functionality and concerns about dealer practices related to vehicle importation and certification.
Common Issues- High-voltage battery overheating. Complaints include thermal overload in the battery modules causing smoke or fire risks, with recall repairs delayed and no clear timeline for resolution.
- PHEV functionality disabled. One owner reports the plug-in hybrid system has been disabled due to an unresolved recall, forcing the vehicle to run solely on gasoline and altering its intended use.
- Recall repair delays. Parts needed for the high-voltage battery recall have been on backorder, causing extended wait times for repairs despite dealer visits.
- Dealership import issues. A complaint highlights potential fraud and document forgery linked to a dealership acting as importer, repair facility, and insurance broker, raising compliance concerns.
There are 5 recalls affecting the 2022 AUDI Q5. These recalls mainly address electrical and engine components, including defects in the high-voltage battery, traction battery software, and cylinder head cover screws.
Recalls- High-voltage battery (25V080000). Affecting 20,201 vehicles, the battery may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as a final remedy, expected in Q2 2025. Owners advised not to charge the vehicle until repairs are complete. Interim owner notifications were sent early 2025.
- Cylinder head cover screws (25V294000). 89,417 vehicles recalled due to improperly tightened screws that may loosen and cause oil leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace screws as needed free of charge. Owner notifications began June 2025.
- Charging cable overheating (23V842000). 93,196 vehicles face risk of outlet or cable overheating when using 220V/240V plug, potentially causing fire. Owners advised not to use the 220V/240V charging cable until replaced. Dealers will provide new charging cables with temperature sensors free of charge.
- High-voltage battery (24V898000). Affecting 4,616 vehicles, the battery may overheat, increasing fire risk. This recall was replaced by 25V080000. Interim precautions include not charging the battery until repairs are available. Notifications mailed May 2025.
- Electrical system (24V898000 - replaced by 25V080000). Included phased owner notifications and monitoring of vehicle data to prevent charging until fixed. This recall is part of the broader battery overheating issue addressed in 25V080000.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls related to battery overheating and electrical system issues may have consumer protection rights under state lemon laws. Legal counsel specializing in lemon law can assist those encountering prolonged or unaddressed defects.
2022 AUDI Q5 Summary
2022
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
207430
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 AUDI Q5
89417 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Risk: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 AUDI Q5
20201 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2022 AUDI Q5
4616 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Volkswagen 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.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2022 AUDI Q5
93196 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Volkswagen 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.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2022 AUDI Q5
ID: 2121054ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 AUDI Q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V898000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2022 AUDI Q5
ID: 2114975UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This car has an active recall according to Audi, but it doesn't show up in the NHTSA's system. After reviewing the vehicle history, this car was imported and the bond wasn't released until 4/29/2025, given that, the dealership listed the car for sale April 4th and sold it to me April 22, 2025, SEVEN days before the bond was released. I also believe the FMVSS compliance sticker is fake as it's able to peel off the car in one piece with ease. There was also an active lien on the car from the previous owner. This dealership operates not only as a dealership but also the RI, owns the car repair garages reporting to Carfax but is also an insurance broker! Being a Registered Importer, dealer, garage owner, and insurance broker gives one person/business total control over importing, certifying, repairing, insuring, and selling vehicles. This makes it easy to forge documents, fake compliance (like FMVSS stickers), wash titles, and hide fraud with little outside oversight.
2022 AUDI Q5
ID: 2094359ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A recall notice was sent on November 2024 informing us that the vehicle's high-voltage battery modules may experience a thermal overload possibly resulting in smoke or fire. In addition, we were notified that a defective high-voltage battery cell modules may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall notice indicated to contact the manufacturer, Audi, to remedy the recall. We contacted Audi multiple times starting on November 2024 for the manufacture to remedy this safety recall. We have yet to receive any information as to the timeframe to remedy the recall or have had Audi reach out setting an appointment for diagnostics or replacement of the defective battery. We have been concern for the safety of ourselves and the vehicle given the current recall.
2022 AUDI Q5
ID: 2073770UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2022 Audi Q5 Hybrid, and due to an unresolved recall (93AA), the vehicle’s plug-in hybrid functionality has been completely disabled since November 2024. The vehicle was designed to operate as a PHEV, but it can now only run on gasoline, significantly altering its intended use and efficiency. Audi has failed to provide a repair timeline or offer a loaner vehicle while the recall remains unresolved. Additionally, Audi of America has refused to buy back the vehicle, despite it no longer functioning as advertised. This situation raises serious concerns about the reliability of Audi’s hybrid and EV systems, as well as their ability to support affected customers. This recall effectively eliminates a core safety and performance feature of the vehicle, as owners relying on electric operation are forced to use gasoline instead. Given the uncertainty surrounding a fix, I am concerned about Audi’s ability to resolve this issue in a reasonable timeframe. Please see the attached complaint I made to my Utah attorney general's office.