2018 Audi SQ5 vs 2019 Audi SQ5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi SQ5 | 2019 Audi SQ5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 778 | 791 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi SQ5 | Audi SQ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.