2024 Audi SQ5 reliability
The 2024 Audi SQ5 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (2 of 6), then Lane departure (1) and Powertrain (1). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.
The 2023 SQ5 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 7 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2024 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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"While making a U-turn on a high-speed arterial roadway (Philips Highway) with a child passenger, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete failure of the driver-side rear CV axle/driveshaft assembly. A loud pop occurred…"
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"The following problem happened 3 times. I was making a right hand turn with plenty of clearance when the car seized. Engine shut down, lights on dash said MALFUNCTION and many other lights lit. Oncoming traffic…"
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"I have. two 2024 Audi SQ6 Prestige vehicles. This has now happened on both of these vehicles while driving them. The axle will snap while driving causing the vehicle to stop and no longer move forward or back. This is…"
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"While driving on a freeway, away from any other cars or flying objects, with a large bang, the sunroof exploded. The shade was closed so thankfully no glass entered the car. After getting to the side of the freeway, it…"
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"The rear hatch lid has a mechanism that closes the hatch when foot movement is sensed near the rear bumper. Unfortunately, it sometimes detects foot movement when a person is working on baggage in the luggage area. It…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2024 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2024 Audi SQ5 Sportback SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 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 | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| SQ5 Sportback | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V369000 covers certain 2018 Audi SQ5 and Q5 vehicles (with several Volkswagen models in the same campaign) where brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, which can reduce brake performance. Recall 19V416000 covers certain 2018-2019 SQ5 and Q5 models where wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach while driving. Recall 19V277000 covers certain 2018-2019 SQ5 and Q5 models for a brake master cylinder concern. Recall 19V737000 covers certain 2018-2019 SQ5 and 2018-2020 Q5 models for a rear structure/body issue on that campaign list.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Audi SQ5 reliable?
The 2024 Audi SQ5 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Audi SQ5?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (2 of 6), then Lane departure (1) and Powertrain (1). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2024 Audi SQ5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 SQ5 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 7 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Audi SQ5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Audi SQ5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi SQ5?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2024 Audi SQ5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2024 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Audi SQ5 is 21 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.