Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls, 9 complaints.
5
Recalls
9
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V606000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportba...
22V034000
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroa...
21V947000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill i...
21V295000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan...
22V742000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 S...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Component/System: Engine and Cooling — Water Pump / Coolant System Vehicle: 2021 Audi SQ5 Engine Cod... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MMI not connecting Control module for emergency call module |
| Apr 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Comfort Module J393 failed that is tied to all electronics warnings in car. brake warnings, light w... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted into re... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The Lighting system is SUB-PAR because You NHTSA has been dragging your feet on approving the ADB Ma... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I’ve had a Safety System Malfunction light on for sometime now. Dealership replaced a seat belt part... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The pre-sense and/or automatic emergency braking function comes on unnecessarily at least once a wee... |
| Apr 5, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING KID SPILLED WATER ON REAR SEAT, WITHIN 5 MIN ALL SENSORS STARTED BEEPING, DISPLAY STAR... |