2019 Audi Sq5 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Audi Sq5.

20182020
Complaints
24
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Audi Sq5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#33 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi Sq5.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Audi Sq5

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~602,103 vehicles.

21V947000Body Structure · Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
~288,991 affected

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.

19V737000Body Structure
~174,278 affected

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.

19V473000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · Instrument Cluster
~28 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.

19V416000Wheels:hub
~126,161 affected

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.

19V277000Brake Master Cylinder
~12,645 affected

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.

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2019 Audi Sq5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Audi Sq5 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Audi Sq5 has 24 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Audi Sq5?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2019 Audi Sq5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Audi Sq5 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Audi Sq5 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 602,103 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi Sq5?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi Sq5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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