Audi SQ5: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi SQ5 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | STEERING |
| 2018 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 87.0 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.2 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
Across 3 model years, the 2018 Audi SQ5 carries the highest severity index (87.0, driven by electrical system), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.