2022 Audi Q5 SPORTBACK
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Audi Q5 SPORTBACK has 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: the rear view camera fails during use. frozen images and black screens. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
43
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
12 complaints- • The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens
- • The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens
- • On June 1 2022, Driving at a speed of approx 20 MPH, the car brakes came on suddenly, 4 windows came down and the vehicle came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the road. A message came on to the effect that the electric system had failed. The vehicle was not driveable and was towed to the Audi
“The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
7 complaints- • Car jerks strongly when slightly accelerate on an incline. This jerking happened 2 more times. After 10 minutes driving on highway, car dashboard shown Electrical System: Malfunction and forced immediate exit off highway. We were on road trip and have to disable hybrid system and hoped no more car m
- • HI. I BOUGHT AUDI Q5 2022. IN MARCH 2022. After one month of use suddenly vehicle starting malfunction warning sign show on my dash.so iwent to dealership and they told me that the alternator is not working. so i gave them my vehicle to them for fix and it took 2 weeks to fix that problem. its frus
- • With just 800 miles on the vehicle after only having had it for 3 weeks after purchase, we were on the highway at 11pm at night and the engine started violently shaking to the point that the vehicle was undriveable; the emergency warnings on the dashboard came on, and the more we accelerated the mor
“Car jerks strongly when slightly accelerate on an incline. This jerking happened 2 more times. After 10 minutes driving on highway, car dashboard shown Electrical System: Malfunction and forced immediate exit off highway. We were on road trip and have to disable hybrid system and hoped no more car m”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
6 complaints- • The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens
- • Total system failure while driving. Suspected gateway control module malfunction although no water damage appreciated.
- • 1. When parked on a slight incline, vehicle rolls forward (downhill) AFTER shifting from Park to Reverse. Dealership says this is normal, says car will roll forward up to 10 feel even when transmission is in reverse. Appears to be due to a design defect in the electronic transmission. 2. Windows
“The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
6 complaints- • We were driving home on the interstate when suddenly we got an “Electrical system malfunction. Safely stop vehicle!” notification. We pulled over to the shoulder and were able to restart the vehicle but the check engine light was on. We were able to get to the nearest exit when the error appeared ag
- • On June 1 2022, Driving at a speed of approx 20 MPH, the car brakes came on suddenly, 4 windows came down and the vehicle came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the road. A message came on to the effect that the electric system had failed. The vehicle was not driveable and was towed to the Audi
- • Car jerks strongly when slightly accelerate on an incline. This jerking happened 2 more times. After 10 minutes driving on highway, car dashboard shown Electrical System: Malfunction and forced immediate exit off highway. We were on road trip and have to disable hybrid system and hoped no more car m
“We were driving home on the interstate when suddenly we got an “Electrical system malfunction. Safely stop vehicle!” notification. We pulled over to the shoulder and were able to restart the vehicle but the check engine light was on. We were able to get to the nearest exit when the error appeared ag”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
5 complaints- • Incident happened on 4/24/2022 ~ 10:00 AM. Stopped at a red traffic light. An error message 'Brake malfunction' showed up on the dashboard screen. After traffic light turned green, vehicle was unresponsive when gas peddle was pressed. After the engine was restarted twice, vehicle started to move b
- • 1. When parked on a slight incline, vehicle rolls forward (downhill) AFTER shifting from Park to Reverse. Dealership says this is normal, says car will roll forward up to 10 feel even when transmission is in reverse. Appears to be due to a design defect in the electronic transmission. 2. Windows
- • A 2022 Audi Q5 PHEV abruptly stopped and displayed three warning lights on the dashboard (electrical system malfunction, drive system malfunction, and check engine light). Car was unable to move. Had the car abruptly stopped on a highway, a serious accident may have occurred. There were no prior wa
“Incident happened on 4/24/2022 ~ 10:00 AM. Stopped at a red traffic light. An error message 'Brake malfunction' showed up on the dashboard screen. After traffic light turned green, vehicle was unresponsive when gas peddle was pressed. After the engine was restarted twice, vehicle started to move b”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 43 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Car jerks strongly when slightly accelerate on an incline. This jerking happened 2 more times. After 10 minutes driving on highway, car dashboard shown Electrical System: Malfunction and forced immediate exit off highway. We were on road trip and have to disable hybrid system and hoped no more car m
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The rear view camera fails during use. Frozen Images and black screens
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: We were driving home on the interstate when suddenly we got an “Electrical system malfunction. Safely stop vehicle!” notification. We pulled over to the shoulder and were able to restart the vehicle but the check engine light was on. We were able to get to the nearest exit when the error appeared ag
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Audi Q5 SPORTBACK — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 80
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