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2018 Audi Sq5: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

5Safety recalls
22Owner complaints
—NHTSA overall
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The 2018 Audi Sq5 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2018 Audi Sq5 has 5 safety recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Sq5 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Campaign 21V947000 · 08/12/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.

RiskA gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
2

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Campaign 18V369000 · 01/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

RiskA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
3

WHEELS:HUB

Campaign 19V416000 · 05/06/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.

RiskThe detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
4

STRUCTURE:BODY

Campaign 19V737000 · 16/10/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

RiskThe detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
5

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Campaign 19V277000 · 08/04/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

RiskA short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
RemedyAudi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Audi Sq5 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System7
Engine4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Exterior Lighting3
Unknown Or Other3
Steering2

NHTSA crash-test ratings

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi Sq5 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Audi Sq5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2018 Audi Sq5 owners report?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Audi Sq5, most often about the electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance.

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