2014 Audi SQ5 recalls and problems

The 2014 Audi SQ5 has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2014 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 14 SQ5 model years — 4th most.

1recalls

12complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

18,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Steering

Jul 20, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V452000 · 5,625 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014 vs. other Audi SQ5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Audi SQ5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Audi SQ5, the latest from Jul 20, 2015 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi SQ5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (4), fuel system (3), suspension (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.