Audi SQ5 years to avoid
The Audi SQ5 years to avoid are 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
160
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2013–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
SQ5 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 40 |
Every SQ5 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2018avoid | 40 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Audi SQ5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the SQ5 years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Audi SQ5?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among SQ5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi SQ5 have?
Across all model years, the SQ5 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.