2023 Audi Q5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV, Tfsie 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 201–362 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- 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
- 6 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.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 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), 4% better than the 2023 small SUV average of 25 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 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2023
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 Q5 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Q5 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: San José Chiapa, Mexico
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2023 Q5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 184.3 in | 74.4 in | 65.4 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,046 lb | 53/47 |
| Sportback 4dr SUV | 184.6 in | 74.4 in | 65.4 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 3,913 lb | 53/47 |
| Tfsie 4dr SUV | 184.3 in | 74.4 in | 65.4 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,694 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 TFSI e quattro Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 27 / 26 | +4% | $3,150 | 148 |
| Q5 quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 25 | 0% | $3,300 | 350 |
| Q5 S-Line quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | 0% | $3,300 | 358 |
| Q5 Sportback S-line quattro Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | 0% | $3,300 | 358 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 Audi Q5.
Similar 2023 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi Q5 (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 330 mi | Not rated | 17 |
| 2023 BMW X3 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2023 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2023 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (6)
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Apr 3, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
- Risk
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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).
Not every 2023 Audi Q5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2023 Audi Q5 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 16 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 14 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Engine — 9 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 1,030 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Audi Q5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Q5 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q5 | 24 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 47 |
| 2024 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 34 |
| 2022 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 8 | 46 |
| 2021 Q5 | 27 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 103 |
| 2020 Q5 | 27 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 37 |
| 2019 Q5 | 24 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 53 |
| 2018 Q5 | 25 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 208 |
| 2017 Q5 | 22 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 42 |
| 2016 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 78 |
| 2015 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 6 | 99 |
| 2014 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 96 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →