Model year 2023 · Audi

2023 Audi Q5 / SQ5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q5 / SQ5. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q5, Q5 SPORTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q5 / SQ5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V294000	May 7, 2025	Engine
25V080000	February 12, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
24V898000	November 27, 2024	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
24V251000	April 3, 2024	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
23V842000	December 13, 2023	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
22V753000	October 7, 2022	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Air Bags (1) · Engine (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V294000Manufacturer no. 15ZK

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2025
Owner notification: June 4, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 89,417 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5, Q5 SPORTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V294000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V080000Manufacturer no. 93AA

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: February 12, 2025
Owner notification: May 1, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 20,201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V080000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V898000Manufacturer no. 93AA

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: November 27, 2024
Owner notification: May 1, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,616 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V898000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V251000Manufacturer no. 69GU

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA: April 3, 2024
Owner notification: May 8, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 91 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V251000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V842000Manufacturer no. 93U6/93U8

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA: December 13, 2023
Owner notification: March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 93,196 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V842000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V753000Manufacturer no. VW: 13i4, Audi: 13i5

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA: October 7, 2022
Owner notification: November 8, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 76,515 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q5 SPORTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V753000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 8, 2025.