Model year guide

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback at a glance

Safety recalls1
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls 1

Engine NHTSA Campaign #25V294000 · manufacturer #15ZK · 07/05/2025

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
65.4 in
Wheelbase
111.0 in
Curb weight
3,913 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
63.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 558

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 558.

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.

Bulletin TSB_2069531_2 · Engine · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.

Bulletin TSB_2083393_1 · Engine · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.

Bulletin TSB_2065871_4 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.

Bulletin TSB_2068573_6 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q5 SPORTBACK AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi Q5 Sportback

The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback vehicles on record

Other Audi Q5 Sportback model years

2024 Audi Q5 Sportback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback get?

The 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.