Buying a used 2019 Audi SQ5? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls in this group. The brake master cylinder defect, passenger air bag damage risk, and water-related power loss stand out, alongside wheel arch trim detachment recalls. Its 19 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Engine and service brakes each account for 4 reports, with electrical system and exterior lighting each appearing in 3. Brake repair documentation deserves particular attention.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Verify VIN-specific brake master cylinder recall completion.
- Request passenger air bag and water-related power-loss recall records.
- Inspect wheel arch trim and test exterior lighting.
- 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 2019 Audi SQ5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Brake Master Cylinder Defect | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Passenger Air Bag Damage Risk | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 rear wheel arch trim can detach | Structure | medium |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Wheel Arch Trim May Detach | Wheels | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
19 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | None found |
| Structure | 2 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |