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Audi SQ5 Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

7 recall campaigns on record across 3 model years of the Audi SQ5. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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7
Recall Campaigns
83
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
3 affected model years1 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2019

Affected Model Years

20251R · 12C20221R · 5C20195R · 9C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Other2 campaigns (29%)
Electrical1 campaign (14%)
Suspension/Wheels1 campaign (14%)
Airbag1 campaign (14%)
Brakes1 campaign (14%)
Seat/Restraints1 campaign (14%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Audi SQ5

ENGINE
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
6
STEERING
5
SUSPENSION
5
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5
SERVICE BRAKES
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
4

Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 8 injuries reported.

All Audi SQ5 Recall Campaigns

#21V9470002019 Audi SQ5Electrical
Issued: Aug 12, 2021

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 control module, caus…

Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may con…

#19V4160002019 Audi SQ5Suspension/Wheels
Issued: May 6, 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.

Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at…

#19V4730002019 Audi SQ5Airbag
Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 the passenger frontal…

Risk: A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer ser…

#19V7370002019 Audi SQ5Other
Issued: Invalid Date

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.

Risk: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi cus…

#22V5670002022 Audi SQ5Other
Issued: Mar 8, 2022

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback vehicle. The connections that join the metal sheets to form the rear lid may have been improperly connected.

Risk: An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: A dealer will replace the rear lid, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's n…

#19V2770002019 Audi SQ5Brakes
Issued: Aug 4, 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.

Risk: A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-8…

#26V2660002025 Audi SQ5Seat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-25…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#19V473000MY 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 instrumen…

1Brakes Recalls

#19V277000MY 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.

1Electrical Recalls

#21V947000MY 2019

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 ingr…

Audi SQ5 Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Audi SQ5 have?
The Audi SQ5 has 7 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2019 through 2025.
Is my SQ5 under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled SQ5 year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Audi SQ5 has the highest recall campaign count (5 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a SQ5 recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a SQ5?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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