2019 Audi SQ5 vs 2019 Ford Edge
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 | 2019 Audi SQ5 | 2019 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 755 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 791 | 201 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi SQ5 | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 452 |
| Engine | 4 | 154 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 31 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 20 |
| Wheels | 0 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 147 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 88 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 56 |
| Overheating | 0 | 40 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 16 |
2019 Audi SQ5
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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.