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2022 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2025.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
May 7, 202525V-294Engine89,417
October 7, 202222V-753Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical76,515
May 23, 202222V-368Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)72
December 8, 202121V-947Structure: body288,991
October 20, 202121V-825Back over prevention: sensing system, camera2,857

Recall details

Engine

May 7, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-294

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

October 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-753

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: 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).

Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)

May 23, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-368

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Structure: body

December 8, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-947

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-825

What is wrong: 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."

Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Audi Q5 Sportback

2025 (1)2024 (1)2023 (2)

All Audi Q5 Sportback recalls · All Audi recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, the most recent reported on May 7, 2025. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback?

Engine and engine cooling (2), Engine (1), Structure (1), Back over prevention (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 5 of the 5 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.