2016 Audi SQ5 reliability
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi SQ5 over 11 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most SQ5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Steering (2 of 6), then Engine (1) and Visibility and wipers (1).
The 2015 SQ5 has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.
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 2016 Audi SQ5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (6 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"THE ORIGINAL ENGINE WATER PUMP FAILED AT 18,313 MILES ON MAY 12, 2019. THE REPLACED ENGINE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AGAIN AT 24,700 MILES ON APRIL 25. 2021. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNSAFE."
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"STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON EVERY MLB-PLATFORM AUDI MODEL. MY SQ5, LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, HAS DEVELOPED A KNOWN DEFECT THAT CAUSES A SQUEAKING/CREAKING THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN…"
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"THE AUDI SQ 5 LOSES POWER STEERING IF THE RACK/PINION POWER STEERING UNIT IS EXPOSED TO WATER. THIS DOES NOT REFER TO FLOODING OR SUBMERGED CAR AUDI CONSIDERS WEATHER AN OUTSIDE INFLUENCE AND DOES NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY…"
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"I HAVE A REPEAT OF MY ISSUE 10971202. WHILE IT MIGHT NOT SEEM LIKE A BIG DEAL- THAT THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF AFTER I PLACE MY PURSE WITH MY KEYS ON THE BACK SEAT AND CLOSE THE DOOR- IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A WOMAN IN A…"
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"I AM WRITING TO EXPRESS MY EXTREME ANXIETY OVER MY RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THE SENSOR-KEY. I TYPICALLY KEEP THE KEYS IN MY PURSE, OPEN THE REAR DOOR (BEHIND THE DRIVER DOOR), AND LEAVE MY PURSE ON THE SEAT OR THE FLOOR,…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2016 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 |
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| SQ5 | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
Specs and fitment
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 2016 Audi SQ5 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi SQ5 over 11 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most SQ5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Audi SQ5?
The complaints owners file most often name Steering (2 of 6), then Engine (1) and Visibility and wipers (1).
Is the 2016 Audi SQ5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 SQ5 has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.
Has the 2016 Audi SQ5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Audi SQ5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Audi SQ5?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 Audi SQ5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 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.