Model year
2017 Audi SQ5
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2017 Audi SQ5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1), STEERING (1). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 5 complaints
- 2018 24 complaints
- 2019 20 complaints
- 2020 8 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Audi SQ5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.