2023 Audi Q5 problems & reliability
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q5, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Audi Q5 vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 13 | 31% |
| Electrical System → | 10 | 24% |
| Unknown OR Other | 9 | 21% |
| Engine | 7 | 17% |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“On July 23, 2026, my 2023 Audi Q5 suddenly lost power while I was driving on the highway, with no prior symptoms before the incident. The vehicle began stuttering, entered limp mode, displayed multiple drive-system malfunction warnings, and developed a loud knocking sound from the engine area. The loss of power…”
Power Train · filed Jul 28, 2026
“I was turning left st an intersection. A car just passed and a truck wasn't close coming down the road the collision detection system caused the car to slam to 0. My neck is hurting and my daughter's back is hurting.”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jul 12, 2026
“CORRECTION to NHTSA COMPLAINT #11745968 The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) did not disengage when the vehicle was placed in gear from P to R to D while/after parked in an incline postion (see DTCs -Bozeman Audi invoice, 6/23/26). The EPB is designed to disengage automatically. There was a dashboard warning light…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jun 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
779 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q5. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
TSB_2082846_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
A software update is available for the high‑voltage battery on vehicles included in this service action. This update includes quality enhancements that improve battery diagnostic capabilities, allow for more precise…
Dealer 93HO_20260709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
A software update for the high-voltage battery that contains quality improvement measures is available for Audi Q5 PHEV vehicles. The new software optimizes the diagnostic functions in the battery, enables the battery…
Dealer 931K_20260709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
A software update is available for the high‑voltage battery on vehicles included in this service action. This update includes quality enhancements that improve battery diagnostic capabilities, allow for more precise…
Circular 93HO_20260709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
A software update for the high-voltage battery that contains quality improvement measures is available for Audi Q5 PHEV vehicles. The new software optimizes the diagnostic functions in the battery, enables the battery…
Bulletin 931K_20260709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Audi Q5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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