Worst 2018 Audi Sq5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Audi Sq5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 36,980 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 12,700 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 73,949 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Audi Sq5
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~901,291 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Audi Sq5 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi Sq5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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