repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Audi SQ5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi SQ5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-947 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi SQ5 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
4Service brakes
3Electrical system
3Exterior lighting
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Audi SQ5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Wheels: hub
Risk. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other SQ5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SQ5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Audi SQ5 safety ratings
2019 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What SQ5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Piston skirt extended warranty calls for replacement of the pistons. This does NOT fix the issue if the vehicle was driven long term with damaged pistons. In my case the vehicle started knocking 1000 miles after replacement. Unsafe to drive and I now how to pay for a new engine on my own.
There’s a knocking noise coming from the engine that could lead to potential engine failure. There is a known manufacturers defect in these engines. Audi has extended a warranty, but not all cars are eligible. This should be a recall because if the engine fails on a high speed through a highway, it…
Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated. Based off average Audi owner statistics along with NHTSA statistics, when this bulletin was released in August of 2025, over 60% of vehicles with this 3.0T engine code EA839 would be disqualified from repairs for under…
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