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2014 Audi SQ5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Audi SQ5 holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most SQ5 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electric power steering.

2014 Audi SQ5
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Complaints

12

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 12), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Suspension (2).

Next to 2015

The 2015 SQ5 has 8 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Audi SQ5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Electric power steering 2015-07-20 · NHTSA campaign 15V452000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Steering
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Suspension
2
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Suspension · filed 2025-03-21
  • "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…"
    Structure · filed 2024-09-12
  • "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…"
    Suspension · filed 2024-07-27
  • "FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE TRIP AND FORTUNATELY WAS ON ROADS WITH LOW TRAFFIC."
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2019-08-26
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2019-08-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
SQ5 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

8R generation, 2014–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)
Tire size 255/45R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 15V452000 covers certain 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 models where the electric power steering system may fail as described in NHTSA's campaign text; dealers perform the listed remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi SQ5 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Audi SQ5 holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most SQ5 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electric power steering.

What are common problems with a 2014 Audi SQ5?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 12), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Suspension (2).

Is the 2014 Audi SQ5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 SQ5 has 8 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Audi SQ5 been recalled?

The 2014 Audi SQ5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Audi SQ5?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2014 Audi SQ5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Audi SQ5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Audi SQ5 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What SQ5 generations does this site track?

8R (2014-2017) and FY (2018-on).

What does recall 18V369000 cover on the FY SQ5?

Certain 2018 Audi SQ5 and Q5 vehicles (with several Volkswagen models): brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, which can reduce brake performance.

Is oil specified on this SQ5 record yet?

Not yet with a sourced US fill — confirm Audi/VW oil spec from the filler cap and owner’s manual for your engine.