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2023 Audi Q5 Hybrid: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 85 complaints about the 2023 Audi Q5 Hybrid with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

25 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability26

Electrical system11

Engine & cooling8

Transmission & drivetrain6

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	25 mpg
Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	25 mpg
Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	25 mpg

Recalls

EngineMay 7, 2025 · campaign 25V294000
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryFeb 12, 2025 · campaign 25V080000
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryNov 27, 2024 · campaign 24V898000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerApr 3, 2024 · campaign 24V251000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › OnboardDec 13, 2023 · campaign 23V842000
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 ut
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalOct 7, 2022 · campaign 22V753000
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.

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Other years of the Audi Q5 Hybrid

Year	Reliability
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2023 Audi Q5 Hybrid have?

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (26), electrical system (11), engine & cooling (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q5 Hybrid have?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi Q5 Hybrid get?

Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.