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2022 Audi Q5

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Audi Q5
Pictured: Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro S line (GU) – f 13102025. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV, Tfsie 4dr SUV
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower
261–362 hp
Transmission
automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid
MPG (best)
26 combined · 25 city / 29 hwy
Length
184.3–184.6 in
Curb weight
3,913–4,694 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
8 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb (4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 29 highway), 6% better than the 2022 small SUV average of 24.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Q5 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Q5 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine261 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl
Engine362 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl plug-in hybrid
Transmissionautomatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

S Line quattro Premium PlusS Line e quattro Premium PlusS Line quattro PremiumS Line e quattro Premium

Safety & driver-assist features

Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: San José Chiapa, Mexico

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2022 Q5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV184.3 in74.4 in65.4 in111 in63.8 / 63.4 in4,046 lb53/47
Sportback 4dr SUV184.6 in74.4 in65.4 in111 in63.8 / 63.4 in3,913 lb53/47
Tfsie 4dr SUV184.3 in74.4 in65.4 in111 in63.8 / 63.4 in4,694 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Q5 TFSI e quattro Plug-in Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive25 / 27 / 26+6%$3,150148
Q5 S line quattro Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25+2%$3,300354
Q5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25+2%$3,300354
Q5 quattro Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM7)All-Wheel Drive23 / 29 / 25+2%$3,300349
8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24.5 MPG2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Audi Q5.

Similar 2022 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Audi Q5 (this car)26 MPGNot rated8
2022 Tesla Model Y330 miNot rated20
2022 BMW X325 MPG★★★★★7
2022 Lexus RX30 MPGNot rated0
2022 Porsche Macan21 MPGNot rated0
2022 Volvo XC6028 MPGNot rated7
2022 Lexus NX39 MPGNot rated7

Recalls (8)

Engine · May 7, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V294000 · 89,417 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Feb 12, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V080000 · 20,201 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Nov 27, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V898000 · 4,616 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard · Dec 13, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V842000 · 93,196 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · Oct 7, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V753000 · 76,515 vehicles

Problem
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.
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

NHTSA campaign 22V368000 · 72 vehicles

Problem
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.
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 · Dec 8, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V947000 · 288,991 vehicles

Problem
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.
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 · Oct 20, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Audi Q5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

46Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
5Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
5Injuries reported
23,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System14
Engine11
Unknown Or Other9
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/01: 223/02: 423/03: 123/09: 123/10: 123/12: 124/01: 124/03: 124/04: 124/09: 124/10: 124/11: 124/12: 125/03: 125/05: 125/07: 125/08: 125/12: 126/02: 126/03: 326/04: 126/05: 126/06: 126/08: 123/0123/0924/0124/0924/1225/0726/0226/05max 4

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2022 Audi Q5 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 14 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 11 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Power Train — 5 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 23,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Q5 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Q524185.8 inNot rated04
2025 Q526184.3 in★★★★★147
2024 Q526184.3 in★★★★★434
2023 Q526184.3 inNot rated657
2021 Q527184.3 in★★★★★8103
2020 Q527183.5 in★★★★★637
2019 Q524183.5 in★★★★★553
2018 Q525183.5 in★★★★★6208
2017 Q522182.3 inNot rated542
2016 Q526182.3 inNot rated578
2015 Q526182.3 inNot rated699
2014 Q526182.3 inNot rated596

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →