Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi SQ5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Hydraulic Brakes May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (19)
19 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 21.1% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 21.1% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 15.8% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 15.8% |
| Air bags | 2 | 10.5% |
| Structure | 2 | 10.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 10.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 5.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 5.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 5.3% |
How 2019 compares with other SQ5 years
Best and worst SQ5 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 5 |
| 2019 | 19 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 434 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 434 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Audi SQ5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi SQ5 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 21V947000 (electrical), 19V737000 (structure), 19V473000 (air bag), 19V416000 (wheel), 19V277000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Audi SQ5 problems?
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (4), Service brakes (4), Electrical system (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg.
How does the 2019 SQ5 compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Audi SQ5 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2018 the most (24). The 2019 drew 19. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.