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2024 Audi SQ5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2024 Audi SQ5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Forward collision avoidance

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Audi SQ5 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance20
Lane departure10
Electrical system10
Service brakes10
Structure11
Suspension10
Power train10
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2024 Audi SQ5 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2024 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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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2024 Audi SQ5 safety ratings

2024 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What SQ5 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The following problem happened 3 times. I was making a right hand turn with plenty of clearance when the car seized. Engine shut down, lights on dash said MALFUNCTION and many other lights lit. Oncoming traffic approached and nearly smashed into my car. This also happened making a left turn at a…
Complaint 11696875 · Oct 31, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? AUDI PRESENSE SENSOR IS GOING OFF RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS NO RISK FOR COLLISION. BRAKES ABRUPTLY, SEATBELT TIGHTENS, CAR TURNS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. FROM LEASE START WEEK 1TO FEB 2024 How was…
Complaint 11607044 · Aug 7, 2024

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