https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi SQ5. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:31:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#recall-26V266000-audi-audi-sq5-2025 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2166858 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There’s a knocking noise coming from the engine that could lead to potential engine failure. There is a known manufacturers defect in these engines. Audi has extended a warranty, but not all cars are eligible. This should be a recall because if the engine fails on a high speed through a highway, it could be a highly dangerous situation https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2158015 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated. Based off average Audi owner statistics along with NHTSA statistics, when this bulletin was released in August of 2025, over 60% of vehicles with this 3.0T engine code EA839 would be disqualified from repairs for under 80,000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2155786 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear brake lights on my 2019 Audi SQ5 stopped functioning due to a failure of the Comfort System Central Control Module (J393). This defect is documented by Audi in Technical Service Bulletin 2055123/5 and earlier versions. The malfunction causes the “rear lighting warning” to appear in the instrument cluster, and the brake lights do not illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed. The issue i https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2149869 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT We bought the car today at Audi South Atlanta brand new and were driving back home. The car suddenly showed the engine light, showed drive system malfunction please safely stop, and then the car slowed down and stopped on the highway. The steering stiffened up and almost caused a car crash. It was very dangerous. The Audi dealership said that software issues were all resolved before allowing the p https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2149870 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT We bought the car today at Audi South Atlanta brand new and were driving back home. The car suddenly showed the engine light, showed drive system malfunction please safely stop, and then the car slowed down and stopped on the highway. The steering stiffened up and almost caused a car crash. It was very dangerous. The Audi dealership said that software issues were all resolved before allowing the p https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2149871 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT We bought the car today at Audi South Atlanta brand new and were driving back home. The car suddenly showed the engine light, showed drive system malfunction please safely stop, and then the car slowed down and stopped on the highway. The steering stiffened up and almost caused a car crash. It was very dangerous. The Audi dealership said that software issues were all resolved before allowing the p https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2144897 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following problem happened 3 times. I was making a right hand turn with plenty of clearance when the car seized. Engine shut down, lights on dash said MALFUNCTION and many other lights lit. Oncoming traffic approached and nearly smashed into my car. This also happened making a left turn at a traffic light after a stop at a red light. The other incident was in bumper to bumper traffic in a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2144898 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following problem happened 3 times. I was making a right hand turn with plenty of clearance when the car seized. Engine shut down, lights on dash said MALFUNCTION and many other lights lit. Oncoming traffic approached and nearly smashed into my car. This also happened making a left turn at a traffic light after a stop at a red light. The other incident was in bumper to bumper traffic in a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2144899 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following problem happened 3 times. I was making a right hand turn with plenty of clearance when the car seized. Engine shut down, lights on dash said MALFUNCTION and many other lights lit. Oncoming traffic approached and nearly smashed into my car. This also happened making a left turn at a traffic light after a stop at a red light. The other incident was in bumper to bumper traffic in a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2130699 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service at the dealer, and the contact was informed that the coolant pump was starting to fail. The contact was advised that the mechanic found coolant running through the vac lines. The contact was informed that continuing to drive the vehicle with a failing coolant pump could cause engine damage. The cont https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2127262 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have. two 2024 Audi SQ6 Prestige vehicles. This has now happened on both of these vehicles while driving them. The axle will snap while driving causing the vehicle to stop and no longer move forward or back. This is extremely dangerous because it occurs when driving and can lead to an accident because the car just stops. Luckily in both instances I was not on the highway and was on side roads s https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2117926 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Component/System: Engine and Cooling — Water Pump / Coolant System Vehicle: 2021 Audi SQ5 Engine Code: CWGD Mileage at Failure: 71,000 Date of Incident: 8/6/2025 Audi Denver I’m reporting a known defect affecting my 2021 Audi SQ5 with engine code CWGD. The engine experienced an internal coolant leak from the water pump housing, which is a known issue previously acknowledged by Audi in TSB #19Q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2117927 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Component/System: Engine and Cooling — Water Pump / Coolant System Vehicle: 2021 Audi SQ5 Engine Code: CWGD Mileage at Failure: 71,000 Date of Incident: 8/6/2025 Audi Denver I’m reporting a known defect affecting my 2021 Audi SQ5 with engine code CWGD. The engine experienced an internal coolant leak from the water pump housing, which is a known issue previously acknowledged by Audi in TSB #19Q5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2116197 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT MMI not connecting Control module for emergency call module https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2116198 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT MMI not connecting Control module for emergency call module https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2108375 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback's key fob stopped working, and when I took it into the Audi dealership they said that it is a known issue that if you don't unclog the drain (not sure where that is - was never told I needed to do so) then there can be leaks that affect the wiring and the Comfort Control Module, rendering the vehicle unusable. They are now trying to charge me approximately $16,000 to fix https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2108376 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback's key fob stopped working, and when I took it into the Audi dealership they said that it is a known issue that if you don't unclog the drain (not sure where that is - was never told I needed to do so) then there can be leaks that affect the wiring and the Comfort Control Module, rendering the vehicle unusable. They are now trying to charge me approximately $16,000 to fix https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2093038 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear subframe has extensive and significant rust affecting the structural integrity of the critical component…. Have been advised by a qualified certified mechanic that the vehicle should NOT be driven as doing so could result in catastrophic collapse of the vehicle suspension with potential loss of control of the vehicle without warning. This is apparently a known issue with this model vehicle a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2093039 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear subframe has extensive and significant rust affecting the structural integrity of the critical component…. Have been advised by a qualified certified mechanic that the vehicle should NOT be driven as doing so could result in catastrophic collapse of the vehicle suspension with potential loss of control of the vehicle without warning. This is apparently a known issue with this model vehicle a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2091141 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Audi SQ5. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side wheel flare detached. The driver’s side wheel flare was loosened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2087355 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Comfort Module J393 failed that is tied to all electronics warnings in car. brake warnings, light warning, security warnings, etc. Car was unable to be started as a result. If these electronics failed during driving, its very dangerous and could force crashing of vehicle. According to Dealership, failed module was submerged (ie water flooeded). This is a self contained electronics module tha https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2077646 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear subframe structure has rusted through in the same location on both sides of the car. Moisture is being trapped between a plastic pieces of molding and the subframe and causing it to rust out completely. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2075829 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT After seeing the rear subframe of a 2014 Audi Q5 nearly split in half due to rust, causing vehicle handling and steering issues, I inspected the rear subframe of my 2014 Audi SQ5 and found similar rust, though not quite as bad. The plastic gravel guards that use plastic rivets to attach to the rear subframe trap water, salt, and brine inside the hollow steel tubing of the subframe causing it to ru https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2062338 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving on a freeway, away from any other cars or flying objects, with a large bang, the sunroof exploded. The shade was closed so thankfully no glass entered the car. After getting to the side of the freeway, it was discovered that 1/2 of the sunroof glass was completely shattered and the rest was spiderwebbed. No other object was found in the shade, only small and large pieces of glass. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2057910 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Audi SQ5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact had to initiate the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a halt. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to get a diagnosis however, the diagnosis was pending. The vehicle was not repa https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2054417 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving my vehicle on the highway. I was going to speed limit in the middle lane, very little traffic, no semi-trucks near and did not drive under an overpass. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2051571 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Heavy rain leaked into the cabin of my SUV,and damaged the module, no controls worked through the key fob, no start . I keep my SUV under cover 90% of the time. A recent wind storm damaged my car port that I usually keep it under, so lately it’s been outside more often, especially if wind is in the forecast. I still use it if no wind is forecasted, because of the damage I don’t trust the carport u https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2047610 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The rear hatch lid has a mechanism that closes the hatch when foot movement is sensed near the rear bumper. Unfortunately, it sometimes detects foot movement when a person is working on baggage in the luggage area. It then sets off an alarm and attempts to close the hatch on the unsuspecting person. The owner’s manual asserts that there is built-in pinch-protection to stop the hatch and avoid in https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-sq5#complaint-2042456 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car's electrical system fried overnight during a rainstorm. All systems unresponsive to keys or key faub. Car was towed to used dealership and they told me due to drainage system blockage a pool of water collected in rear battery compartment and submerged the battery.