Every 2019 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 →Air Bags · NHTSA 19V473000
Jun 19, 2019Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Full recall details for 19V473000 →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 →
2019 Audi SQ5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi SQ5, reporting 1 crashes. Audi has issued at least 821 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
- Engine4
- Service Brakes4
- Electrical System3
- Exterior Lighting3
- Air Bags2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (217)
- Equipment (205)
- Unknown Or Other (90)
- Structure (74)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (45)
- Suspension (41)
Read Audi SQ5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi SQ5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Collision on highway and airbags did not deploy. White powder was present on dashboard after accident but not deployment of any airbags. Was hit on driver side and pushed off the highway were I struck a metal pole knocked that down and crashed into woods and trees area.”
2019 AUDI SQ5Aug 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11540323
“Piston skirt extended warranty calls for replacement of the pistons. This does NOT fix the issue if the vehicle was driven long term with damaged pistons. In my case the vehicle started knocking 1000 miles after replacement. Unsafe to drive and I now how to pay for a new engine on my own.”
2019 AUDI SQ5Sep 7, 2026 · WA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762508
“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.”
2019 AUDI SQ5Jan 15, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711317
“Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated.”
2019 AUDI SQ5Dec 17, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11705497
“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.”
2019 AUDI SQ5Dec 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11704064
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