2014 Audi SQ5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SQ5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi SQ5. That ranks 4th out of 14 SQ5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 45,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Audi SQ5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 33% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 17,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 17,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Audi SQ5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Vehicle has suffered extensive and catastrophic corrosion to the rear sub-frame resulting in structural danger to operate vehicle. Extensive rust appears to be the result of substandard materials and the manufacturer supplied installation of plastic guard which traps and retains moisture and debris…
I have a 2014 Audi sq5. Had vehicle in for service today and the tech discovered a huge rust hole in the rear subframe on both the left and right sides under the plastic shielding. This is a huge safety issue and this is not normal on a 10 year old vehicle to have this massive rust problem. After…
Fuel pump stopped working while driving. Happened twice in one trip and fortunately was on roads with low traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi sq5. While driving at low speeds, the power steering randomly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Other Audi SQ5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 SQ5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 SQ5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 SQ5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 SQ5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 SQ5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 SQ5 | 13 | 5 |
| 2020 SQ5 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019 SQ5 | 20 | 5 |
| 2018 SQ5 | 24 | 5 |
| 2017 SQ5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 SQ5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 SQ5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 SQ5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi SQ5?
Owners most often report steering, fuel/propulsion system, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi SQ5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Audi SQ5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SQ5 model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.