2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback safety ratings
Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 790
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 790.
This bulleti provides information when the message "Parking systems: fault" appears, DTC B200044.
Bulletin TSB_2076899_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an engine warning lamp on; DTC P157000 is logged in the ECM.
Bulletin TSB_2080076_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
Bulletin TSB_2082223_5 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.
Bulletin TSB_2081477_7 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.
Bulletin TSB_2080988_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the rear lid does not open when the button on the key is pressed.
Bulletin TSB_2076902_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when there is occasionally audio output for entertainment when the vehicle is started.
Bulletin TSB_2079976_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the settings for sound via the head restraints are missing.
Bulletin TSB_2079965_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the sound output pauses automatically after starting the vehicle.
Bulletin TSB_2079975_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the time does not autmotically update when daylight savings time begins or ends.
Bulletin TSB_2079972_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ5 SPORTBACK AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.