2017 Audi SQ5 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the SQ5 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Audi SQ5 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the SQ5 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the windows, wipers & sunroof (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Audi SQ5 problems

  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~0 miles
    120%
  • Electrical system~0 miles
    120%
  • Speed control & acceleration~24,000 miles
    120%
  • Steering~51,000 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling~30,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi SQ5 complaints by model year

20142015201620172018201920202021202220242025129652420813568
Owner complaints per model year, Audi SQ5. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best SQ5 years: 2022, 2015. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019. Compare all years →

2017 Audi SQ5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticAWD17 / 24 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi SQ5 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 SQ5 rates average: about 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 2017 Audi SQ5?

The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi SQ5 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Audi SQ5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2017 Audi SQ5 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 24,000 miles; 80% 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.