2023 Audi SQ5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 25, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SQ5 years
Not enough data 13th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi SQ5. That ranks 13th out of 14 SQ5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Audi SQ5
Audi SQ5 Sportback GU in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Audi SQ5 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Forward Collision Avoidance133%———
Structure133%———
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2023: 1202312025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Audi SQ5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 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.

During a recent inspection at Audi Chantilly (Virginia), the service department inspected cracked upper control arm bushings in the front suspension that were noted during a recent service to install new tires and perform an alignment (see attached photos. There is cracking and what appears to be…

Suspension · received Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759466

My 2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback's key fob stopped working, and when I took it into the Audi dealership they said that it is a known issue that if you don't unclog the drain (not sure where that is - was never told I needed to do so) then there can be leaks that affect the wiring and the Comfort Control…

Electrical System · received Jul 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11672326

Purchased car 3/18/23. Not even two months after purchasing - on 5/11/23, I was in far left lane going to make a left turn - stopped and had blinker on. No cars, pedestrians or any items were in front or behind me. Out of nowhere the car slams on breaks and the red presense light comes up on…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jun 1, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11524816

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi SQ5?

Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Audi SQ5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.