2014 Audi SQ5
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 12 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.
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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 the failure was intermittent.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-21
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Audi SQ5. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V452000 (Steering). While attempting to drive out of the parking lot, the steering wheel seized.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-22
Right after starting the car steering locked, like it's lost power boost, with a message "Steering failure".
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-11
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Under high temperatures driving to or from los angeles to phoenix, the fuel pump malfunctions and the car shuts down. It starts again after vehicle cools down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-22
We have a 2014 Audi sq-5 that surges intermittently from a feathered throttle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-02
Suspension
2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
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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 as bad.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-21
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-27
Visibility/wiper
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Structure
1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Vehicle has suffered extensive and catastrophic corrosion to the rear sub-frame resulting in structural danger to operate vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-12
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-07-31Steering15V452000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Audi SQ5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V452000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Audi SQ5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi SQ5?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Audi SQ5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.