Most common 2014 Audi SQ5 problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi SQ5 complaints by model year
Best SQ5 years: 2022, 2015. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019. Compare all years →
2014 Audi SQ5 recalls (1)
Steering › Electric power assist system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
What 2014 Audi SQ5 owners say
Steering
This is my second failure event loosing steering on my 2014 SQ5. Two years ago I posted the 1st event. The dealer ordered new rack and pinion from Germany which fixed it....temporarily. Here two years later now January 2016, this 2nd event I was not driving. Upon starting the car the display lit up red "do not drive steering failure". The Audi folks had flatbed truck come. At this moment a 2nd new rack and pinion is coming from Germany. In 2015 I rcv'd the recall notice and had Audi do the update firmware fix. Obviously my 1st replaced r&p plus the firmware fix did not eliminate this dangerous failure from re-occurring yet again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Audi SQ5. While driving at low speeds, the power steering randomly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V452000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Fuel & propulsion system
We have a 2014 Audi sq-5 that surges intermittently from a feathered throttle. This is a very strong forward lurch that makes this car dangerous to drive in tight traffic conditions or in a parking lot or any time you do not have a lot of room in front of the car. This happens less than 1/100 feathered throttle situations. We found this occurs in a all positions of drive select but less in the comfort setting. We brought the car to rector Audi on two occasions for this but they found no mechanical issues. The sudden engagement of the supercharger can be very dangerous from feathered throttle. The car lurches forward at maximum acceleration. It does not happen often, but it sill happens.
Under high temperatures driving to or from los angeles to phoenix, the fuel pump malfunctions and the car shuts down. It starts again after vehicle cools down. The first time it shut down at blythe california and the car had to be towed to the Audi dealer in rancho mirage. Diagnostic showed no issues with pump. The second time it happened was 6/21/2019 while driving from los angeles to phoenix. It shut down on the I-17 freeway (I-17 and jefferson street). Lost all power to the vehicle during afternoon rush hour traffic. I was lucky to exit and coast up the exit out of harms way. Audi chandlewr dealer identified it as a fuel pump vapor lock and pump has to be replaced.
2014 Audi SQ5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Audi SQ5 a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 SQ5 rates average: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the SQ5 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi SQ5?
The steering — 4 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rack and pinion. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2014 Audi SQ5 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2014 Audi SQ5, the most recent from July 20, 2015 (electric power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi SQ5?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018 and 2019. See the full Audi SQ5 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Audi SQ5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.