Buying a used 2020 Audi SQ5? Check these 4 recalls first
A shorter list than surrounding years: high-severity recalls for a rear suspension nut that can break and for loss of engine power, plus medium recalls covering front seat backrests that may be weak and rear axle alignment that causes uneven tire wear. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Seven unverified NHTSA owner complaints are on file with no crashes, fires or injuries; the most cited areas were unspecified/other, forward collision avoidance, speed control and back-over prevention — largely driver-assistance territory.
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.
- Confirm the rear suspension nut and engine power-loss recalls were performed
- Test the driver-assist features — forward collision warning, cruise control, backup camera — on a real drive
- Push and inspect the front seat backrests, and check rear tires for uneven wear
- 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 Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 can lose engine power | Electrical System | high |
| Volkswagen and Audi front seat backrests may be weak | 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 |