Most common 2025 Audi SQ5 problems
Share of the 8 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 →
2025 Audi SQ5 recalls (1)
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
What 2025 Audi SQ5 owners say
Driver assistance
Ive experienced multiple unexpected braking events while driving on essentially open road using adaptive cruise control. When this first happened it scared me significantly and caused a car behind me to run up on me. Upon further investigation I found that this braking occurs every time I go by these two specific places on [redacted]. When this occurs, the dash display shows an intersection/crossroads icon as if it thinks Im approaching a 4 way stop. There is no 4 way intersection at the points where it happens. There are side roads entering the highway which are marked by signs. I can override the braking with accelerator pedal but the braking resumes if I release the pedal. If I dont do anything, the car decelerates to about 10-15mph and then reaccelerates back to cruise speed. …
My 2025 Audi SQ5 has experienced a serious and recurring electronic safety system malfunction since it was brand new. I purchased the vehicle with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer, and the problem began the very next day. More than 50% of the time when I start the vehicle, numerous warning lights and error messages appear simultaneously on the dashboard, indicating failures across multiple driver assistance and safety systems. When this happens, the vehicle's camera-based and sensor-based safety features become unavailable, leaving me without critical driver assistance functions while driving. The malfunction is unpredictable. Occasionally, the vehicle starts normally with no warnings, but more often, multiple systems fail together immediately upon startup. These failures can persist throughout the entire drive. …
2025 Audi SQ5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Audi SQ5 a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 SQ5 rates few complaints: 1.3× 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 2025 Audi SQ5?
The driver assistance — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about adaptive cruise control. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5, the most recent from April 24, 2026 (pretensioner). 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 2025 Audi SQ5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% 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.