13 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi SQ5, across model years 2014–2025. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your SQ5 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi SQ5 model years, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints (24).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi SQ5 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 24 |
| 2019 | 5 | 19 |
| 2020 | 4 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q5 models due to seat belts that may not properly restrain occupants during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Audi for free replacement.
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with a software issue causing rearview camera displays to show blank screens, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software for free.
Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles with rear axle misalignment that may cause uneven tire wear and crash risk. Owners must get free rear axle inspection and tire replacement.
Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 models due to potential engine power loss from gateway control module shutdowns caused by liquid ingress. Owners must contact Audi for free repairs.
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with faulty seat belts that may not secure child restraints properly during crashes. Owners must have seat belt assemblies inspected and replaced by dealers.
When the Audi SQ5 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi SQ5; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 13 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi SQ5, covering model years 2014–2025. The most recent was issued Apr 24, 2026 (Seat Belts).
The 2021 Audi SQ5 has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Seat Belts (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Tires (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.