2025 Audi SQ5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2025 Audi SQ5 recalls

Most common 2025 Audi SQ5 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Power Train	2
Electrical System	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1
Engine	1
Visibility	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Lane Departure	1

What owners report

2026-10-09, Forward Collision Avoidance
My 2025 Audi SQ5 has experienced a serious and recurring electronic safety system malfunction since it was brand new. I purchased the vehicle with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer, and the problem began the very next day. More than 50% of the time when I start the vehicle, numerous warning lights and error messages appear simultaneously on the dashboard, indicating failures across multiple driver assistance and safety systems. When this happens, the vehicle’s camera-based and sensor-based safety features become unavailable, leaving me without critical driver assistance functions while driving. The malfunction is unpredictable. Occasionally, the vehicle starts normally with no warnings,

2026-09-08, Power Train
On at least five occasions since we purchased this vehicle brand new in January 2026, the digital transmission system has failed to switch into park and would not switch into park -- producing an error message. To resolve the issue, it required multiple restarts of the car, and there is no clear step to resolve the issue. It feels like luck. We've taken it to the dealership multiple times, they've done digital updates to the car -- which supposedly fixed the problem -- but it continues to recur. We will take it to the dealership again. This is a major safety issue, because the car is susceptible to rolling and movement if it cannot be placed into park (and it's very frustrating).

2026-08-29, Forward Collision Avoidance
Ive experienced multiple unexpected braking events while driving on essentially open road using adaptive cruise control. When this first happened it scared me significantly and caused a car behind me to run up on me. Upon further investigation I found that this braking occurs every time I go by these two specific places on [XXX]. When this occurs, the dash display shows an intersection/crossroads icon as if it thinks Im approaching a 4 way stop. There is no 4 way intersection at the points where it happens. There are side roads entering the highway which are marked by signs. I can override the braking with accelerator pedal but the braking resumes if I release the pedal. If I dont do a

2026-07-28, Electrical System
While driving in live traffic, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and total simultaneous mechanical and electrical system failure. Without warning, the vehicle completely lost engine propulsion, braking assistance, and all dashboard displays. Concurrently, the vehicle suffered a complete blackout of all exterior safety lighting, including the brake lights and the emergency hazard flashers rendering the vehicle completely invisible to surrounding traffic. Prior to this complete shutdown, the vehicle had been brought to an authorized Audi dealership on 3 previous occasions soon after purchase for progressive electronic communication failures and transient dashboard warning lights, which th

2026-06-11, Power Train
1–2 second delay in throttle response from pedal input, followed by sudden uncommanded surge/jerk forward. Occurs when vehicle is on hold mode in a slope or in plain flat conditions at a light or a stop sign. It happens when the car is cold or warm. I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive. The cruise control also has a major problem. When activated the lane departure feature also gets activated automatically but instead of making the car more stable it moves the card left and right all the time without any major interaction from the driver. I have to deactivate the lane departure function all the time in order to feel safe.

2025 Audi SQ5 questions

Does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5: Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi SQ5?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Audi SQ5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.