Buying a used 2021 Audi SQ5? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 SQ5 has high-severity recalls for a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, and loss of engine power, plus medium recalls for rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear and a backup camera that may show a blank black screen. Twelve unverified NHTSA owner complaints are logged — one injury, no crashes or fires — concentrated in engine, electrical system and power train, which overlaps the engine power-loss campaign.
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.
- Ask specifically about any stalling or power-loss events and whether that recall remedy was applied
- Shift into reverse several times to confirm the backup camera never goes black
- Have the rear suspension nut and axle alignment inspected, plus rear tire 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 2021 Audi SQ5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 can lose engine power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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 | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 4 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 1 | Yes |