Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Audi sq5 has 5 recalls, 22 complaints.
5
Recalls
22
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V947000
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 i...
18V369000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen a...
19V416000
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 deta...
19V737000
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 l...
19V277000
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.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Heavy rain leaked into the cabin of my SUV,and damaged the module, no controls worked through the ke... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During a rainstorm, water drained from roof drains that are apparently supposed to be cleaned & main... |
| May 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After a hard rainstorm the Comfort System Control Module (CCM) errored apparently from getting wet f... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Car's electrical system fried overnight during a rainstorm. All systems unresponsive to keys or key ... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine Thermostat broke |
| Jul 3, 2023 | STEERING | I’m hearing squeaking noise from the steering column when steering left or right slowly of my Audi S... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Forward Collision Warning system in my 2018 Audi SQ5 is meant to autonomously apply the vehicle'... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While driving the rear half of the sunroof exploded. With no warning there was a sudden, very load ... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Audi SQ 5. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH in rainy weather, several... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | The car windows were down the windshield wipers were running the front lights were on and parking br... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Oil leaking from the engine. Mechanic determined that it was the Filter Housing. They replaced the f... |
| Nov 2, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Twice in the past 5 months my stop/start system has malfunctioned. While rolling to a stop my car ha... |
| Sep 3, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Two issues: 1. Phantom braking, sudden deceleration, vehicle came to a rapid complete stop on road. ... |
| Jul 8, 2021 | TIRES | Tire sidewall is splitting. There have been no accidents or incidents that could have caused this ty... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR KEEPS SAYING PLEASE REDUCE OIL LEVEL |
| Sep 5, 2020 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING, THE 'STEERING MALFUNCTION' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE WARNING SAID THAT IT WAS OK TO ... |
| Oct 17, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS STOPPED IN A DESIGNATED LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. AS THE LAST CAR ... |
| Mar 23, 2019 | WHEELS | I PURCHASED MY 2018 AUDI SQ5 BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2018. I BELIEVE THE PIRELLI TIRE... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI SQ5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SY... |
| Apr 20, 2018 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | AUDI'S MMI HAS A PARKING AID WHICH INCLUDES A 360 DEGREE TOP VIEW MODE. TOP VIEW MODE REVERTS TO "GR... |