Audi Q5 Lemon Law

Audi recalled about 89,000 model year 2022–2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles because the cylinder-head cover screws may have been improperly tightened and can loosen, allowing oil to leak — which increases the risk of an engine fire. In a separate recall, a lock nut on the rear-axle trailing arm can break due to stress corrosion, which can misalign the rear axle and cause a loss of control.

Owners also report electrical, infotainment, and drivability complaints on the Q5. A fire risk or a loss-of-control defect is among the most serious problems a vehicle can have.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Q5 is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Audi paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Q5 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Audi Q5 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Audi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.