2023 Audi Q5 E Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 21, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q5 E years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q5 E. That ranks 4th out of 6 Q5 E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 71%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Audi Q5 E problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System571%———
Back Over Prevention114%———
Engine114%———
Forward Collision Avoidance114%———
Service Brakes114%———
Suspension114%———
Vehicle Speed Control114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 3202432025: 220252

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Audi Q5 E recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi Q5 E.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Car stops and does not allow for proper function to perform of gas or brake. Car has to be turned off and restarted. This is a safety and security concern on all roads. Car has stopped in intersection and would not drive. Therefore turning car off and restarting in live movement on street…

Service Brakes · received Feb 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11644207

The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q5E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V898000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Electrical System · received Feb 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11640786

Transmission malfunction while driving on a highway, car towed to dealer. They found codes P074700, P077700, P17F900 (TSB 2064312/6). Replaced mechatronic unit.

Electrical System · received Dec 11, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11630184

* Electrical Harness. Yes - it should be available for inspection upon request * Driving 70-75 mph on [XXX] , when the car came to an abrupt de-acceleration. Alerts flashed on the dash "electrical system malfunction" and "drive system malfunction". Lost all power to the vehicle. Managed to drift…

Electrical System · received Jul 31, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11605760

On 1/24/24, I was pulling into my garage. I pressed the “p” button to park. The vehicle suddenly lurched forward and accelerated through my garage, knocking down my fence which damaged my neighbor’s garage. No one was physically hurt. Audi engineer inspected the car and looked at the “black…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11571018

Other Audi Q5 E years

← 2022 Q5 E · 2024 Q5 E →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 Q5 E10
2024 Q5 E140
202370
2022 Q5 E10
2021 Q5 E290
2020 Q5 E120

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q5 E?

Owners most often report electrical system, back over prevention, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Audi Q5 E?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Audi Q5 E a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q5 E model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.