Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 17 complaints for the 2019 Audi SQ5, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V9470002021-08-12

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, causing it to shutdown.

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

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19V4160002019-05-06

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.

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

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19V4730002019-19-06

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 air bag.

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

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19V7370002019-16-10

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.

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

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19V2770002019-08-04

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 17 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2019 Audi SQ5. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine3

02Visibility/wiper2

03Air Bags2

04Service Brakes2

05Electrical System1

17 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi SQ5 Fuel Economy

21mpg combined

19city

24hwy

$2,750/yr

The 2019 Audi SQ5 is rated at 21 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

SQ5 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Audi SQ5

30States

30%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 30 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

24811%

FLFlorida

22710%

CACalifornia

1878%

NYNew York

1748%

NJNew Jersey

1687%

ILIllinois

1286%

COColorado

914%

PAPennsylvania

824%

GAGeorgia

763%

DEDelaware

733%

WAWashington

643%

UTUtah

593%

NCNorth Carolina

573%

DCWashington DC

552%

NVNevada

542%

AZArizona

502%

MOMissouri

502%

MD41

CT37

MI37

NH34

TN30

MN23

OR19

OH18

AL17

MA16

OK14

VA13

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Audi SQ5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Audi SQ5 a good car to buy?

The 2019 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Audi SQ5?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi SQ5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Audi SQ5?

The 2019 Audi SQ5 delivers 21 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2019 Audi SQ5?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Audi SQ5, based on 17 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.