2019 Audi SQ5 recalls

5 safety recalls, 20 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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5Recalls
20Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2019 Audi SQ5 recall list

Electrical System recall

21V-947
December 8, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers 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.

Structure recall

19V-737
October 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Audi 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.

Air Bags recall

19V-473
June 19, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.

Wheels recall

19V-416
June 5, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

19V-277
April 8, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A 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.
Remedy
Audi 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.

2019 Audi SQ5 owner complaints

20 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Structure2
Visibility/Wiper2
Air Bags2
Suspension1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Recent complaints

October 13, 2026Engine

Engine rocker arm failed, per audi tech metal shavings in oil.

September 7, 2026Engine

Piston skirt extended warranty calls for replacement of the pistons. This does NOT fix the issue if the vehicle was driven long term with damaged pistons. In my case the vehicle started knocking 1000 miles after replacement. Unsafe to drive and I now how to pay for a new engine on my own.

May 28, 2026Service Brakes

Brake booster issue

January 15, 2026Engine

There’s a knocking noise coming from the engine that could lead to potential engine failure. There is a known manufacturers defect in these engines. Audi has extended a warranty, but not all cars are eligible. This should be a recall because if the engine fails on a high speed through a highway, it could be a highly dangerous situation

December 17, 2025Engine

Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated. Based off average Audi owner statistics along with NHTSA statistics, when this bulletin was released in August of 2025, over 60% of vehicles with this 3.0T engine code EA839 would be disqualified from repairs for under 80,000 miles.

2019 Audi SQ5 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Audi SQ5 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2019 Audi SQ5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 16.3%.

2019 Audi SQ5 recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2019 Audi SQ5. The most recent, filed December 8, 2021, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2019 Audi SQ5 problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (5 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2019 Audi SQ5 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 Audi SQ5.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Audi SQ5?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.