Buying a used 2020 Audi SQ5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Audi SQ5 has 4 recalls in this group, covering rear axle lock nut breakage, water-related power loss, front seat frame welds, and a potentially omitted rear axle alignment check. Rear axle repair and inspection records are a central part of this year's history. The 7 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Unknown or other and forward collision avoidance each appear in 3 reports, while speed control appears in 2.
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 rear axle lock nut and alignment recall work.
- Request water-related power-loss and front seat weld recall records.
- Ask about collision-warning and speed-control malfunctions.
- 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 2020 Audi SQ5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi, VW Front Seat Frame Weld Defect | Seats | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
7 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |