2026 Audi SQ5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Audi SQ5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2026 Audi SQ5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Audi SQ5 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2026 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.
2026 Audi SQ5 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2026 Audi SQ5 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Audi SQ5 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 2026 Audi SQ5 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 201
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 201.
This 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 when the driver assist systems cause intervention by active front assist.
Bulletin TSB_2076135_9 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS data base in instances when the vehicle cannot be unlocked, and the ehicle cannot be switched on; 12V battery has been discharged.
Bulletin TSB_2081155_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be deleted.
Bulletin TSB_2078471_6 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTC P064F00 stored in the ECM.
Bulletin TSB_2078914_6 · Engine · Sep 2026This bulleti provides information when the message "Drive system: fault. Please contact workshop" is displayed on the instrument cluster; DTC B114E13 or B114F13 in DA 8119.
Bulletin TSB_2079294_2 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ5 ICE AWD. 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.