Buying a used 2019 Audi SQ5? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 SQ5 carries a critical recall for possible brake master cylinder failure, plus high-severity recalls for a passenger airbag that may be damaged and for loss of engine power; trim detachment items are lower severity. Nineteen unverified NHTSA owner complaints are logged, including one crash and no injuries, spread across engine, service brakes, electrical system and exterior lighting. The brake complaints and the master cylinder recall point at the same area, so service history there deserves 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 the brake master cylinder and passenger airbag recalls were completed by VIN
- Drive it and note brake pedal feel, warning lights, and any hesitation or power loss
- Check all exterior lights and the wheel arch and rear wheel trim attachment
- 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 may fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 passenger airbag may be damaged | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 can lose engine power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 wheel arch trim can detach | Wheels | medium |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 rear wheel trim can fall off | Structure | 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 |