2023 Audi SQ5
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.
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During a recent inspection at Audi Chantilly (Virginia), the service department inspected cracked upper control arm bushings in the front suspension that were noted during a recent service to install new tires and perform an alignment (see attached...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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My 2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback's key fob stopped working, and when I took it into the Audi dealership they said that it is a known issue that if you don't unclog the drain (not sure where that is - was never told I needed to do so) then there can be...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-09
Also filed under Electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 3 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
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Purchased car 3/18/23. Not even two months after purchasing - on 5/11/23, I was in far left lane going to make a left turn - stopped and had blinker on. No cars, pedestrians or any items were in front or behind me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-01
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Audi SQ5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2023 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 2023 Audi SQ5?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Audi SQ5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.