Model year guide

2013 Audi SQ5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Audi SQ5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 41 on record.

2013 Audi SQ5 — representative photo
Representative photo

2013 Audi SQ5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Audi SQ5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Audi SQ5.

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.

2013 Audi SQ5 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 156

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 156.

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

Bulletin A2724712067906_5 · Apr 2024

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

Bulletin A5724342017082_1 · Apr 2024

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

Bulletin A4824602073033_1 · Steering · Feb 2024

This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.

Bulletin A9023672072568_1 · Lane Departure · Dec 2023

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

Bulletin A9123062010146_8 · Visibility · Jun 2023

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

Bulletin A8723442010146_8 · Visibility · Jun 2023

This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.

Bulletin A6423862047061_4 · Visibility · Jan 2023

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

Bulletin DC_RECALLS · Equipment · Dec 2022

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

Bulletin A4622312051095_6 · Equipment · May 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ5. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi SQ5

The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2013 Audi SQ5 vehicles on record

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2013 Audi SQ5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Audi SQ5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi SQ5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi SQ5?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.