Every 2018 Audi SQ5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 21V947000
Aug 12, 2021Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Full recall details for 21V947000 →Structure · NHTSA 19V737000
Oct 16, 2019Structure:Body
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
Full recall details for 19V737000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V277000
Aug 4, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Full recall details for 19V277000 →Wheels · NHTSA 19V416000
May 6, 2019Wheels:Hub
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Full recall details for 19V416000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V369000
Jan 6, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperDo not drive
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Full recall details for 18V369000 →
2018 Audi SQ5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi SQ5, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Audi has issued at least 804 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System8
- Engine6
- Forward Collision Avoidance5
- Power Train4
- Exterior Lighting3
- Unknown Or Other3
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (217)
- Electrical System (184)
- Unknown Or Other (83)
- Structure (65)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (57)
- Suspension (47)
Read Audi SQ5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi SQ5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The Forward Collision Warning system in my 2018 Audi SQ5 is meant to autonomously apply the vehicle's brakes in the event the car senses an oncoming forward collision.”
2018 AUDI SQ5Jun 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526568
Crash
“THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WITH THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN AND WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED.”
2018 AUDI SQ5Sep 22, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11025105
“While driving a 2018 Audi SQ5 with the EA839 3.0T engine, a coolant warning light activated and engine temperatures began rising to 210-215°F. The vehicle was pulled over immediately.”
2018 AUDI SQ5Jul 5, 2026 · OK
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748361
“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.”
2018 AUDI SQ5Dec 29, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11632982
“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.”
2018 AUDI SQ5Nov 22, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11626821
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