2017 Audi SQ5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SQ5 years
- Not enough data 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi SQ5. That ranks 10th out of 14 SQ5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 37 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 37 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Audi SQ5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Audi SQ5.
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi SQ5. The contact stated there was excessive heat coming from the engine. Additionally, there was moisture on the water pump. A message stating âPull Over Immediatelyâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…
The steering system froze during operation. Sensors indicated car is not safe to drive. There was heavy rain storm prior to the failure which allowed water into steering rack module. This is a reoccurring problem with audi sq5 based on my research after incident. My concern this system failure…
Tl the contact's wife owns a 2017 audi sq5. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle struck the concrete holding the street light in front of the parking space. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 (na) audi sq5. The contact stated that the vehicle was delivered to his residence by the dealer (beverly hills audi in beverly hills, california) and was parked in front of the house. On august 2, 2017, the contact attempted to program the cellular phone and the other…
Drivers view is largely obstructed (you could lose sight of a crowd of people) by the outside mirrors. This is an obvious danger to all pedesatrians crossing in front of this vehicle that is turning left. And also affects the view on the right side. I unfortunately experienced a low speed crash…
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 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 SQ5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 SQ5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 SQ5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 SQ5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi SQ5?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Audi SQ5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare, 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.