2025 Audi SQ5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SQ5 years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi SQ5. That ranks 6th out of 14 SQ5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 38%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Audi SQ5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
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.
My 2025 Audi SQ5 has experienced a serious and recurring electronic safety system malfunction since it was brand new. I purchased the vehicle with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer, and the problem began the very next day. More than 50% of the time when I start the vehicle, numerous warning…
On at least five occasions since we purchased this vehicle brand new in January 2026, the digital transmission system has failed to switch into park and would not switch into park -- producing an error message. To resolve the issue, it required multiple restarts of the car, and there is no clear…
Ive experienced multiple unexpected braking events while driving on essentially open road using adaptive cruise control. When this first happened it scared me significantly and caused a car behind me to run up on me. Upon further investigation I found that this braking occurs every time I go by…
While driving in live traffic, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and total simultaneous mechanical and electrical system failure. Without warning, the vehicle completely lost engine propulsion, braking assistance, and all dashboard displays. Concurrently, the vehicle suffered a complete blackout…
1â2 second delay in throttle response from pedal input, followed by sudden uncommanded surge/jerk forward. Occurs when vehicle is on hold mode in a slope or in plain flat conditions at a light or a stop sign. It happens when the car is cold or warm. I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive. The…
Other Audi SQ5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 SQ5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 SQ5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 SQ5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi SQ5?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Audi SQ5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.