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Buying a used 2018 Audi SQ5? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 24 owner complaints on file · 1 do-not-drive

Braking dominates this year. One critical recall on Volkswagen and Audi brake calipers carries a stop-driving instruction until repaired, and a second critical recall covers possible Q5/SQ5 brake master cylinder failure. A high-severity engine power loss recall plus trim-detachment items round out the list. Owner complaints are heavier here than on other Audi S models: 24 unverified NHTSA reports including one crash and two injuries, clustered in electrical, engine, power train and forward collision avoidance.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm in writing that the brake caliper stop-driving recall and master cylinder recall were both completed
3. Ask about any stalling or power-loss episodes and whether the engine recall remedy was applied
4. Inspect the wheel arch and rear wheel trim for loose or missing pieces
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Audi SQ5

What owners have reported to NHTSA

24 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• All SQ5 recalls