Model year
2019 Audi SQ5
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2019 Audi SQ5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (5), SERVICE BRAKES (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900, 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
21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway…
19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
19V473000 · Jun 19, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to…
19V416000 · Jun 5, 2019
WHEELS:HUB
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
19V277000 · Apr 8, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.163 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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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 2019 Audi SQ5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.