2026 Audi SQ5
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 4 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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The car is new with less than 500 miles. At approximately 7:45am the car was being driven on a 2-lane road through a rural area at approximately 50+mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The vehicle had come to a stop at a 4-way intersection. It started to drive into the intersection and shut off for no reason. The first thought was this was auto start/stop but it was not.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Audi SQ5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Audi SQ5?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 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.