2014 Audi SQ5 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 16 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi SQ5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi SQ5. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and suspension (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 428 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering4 33%
- Fuel system3 25%
- Suspension2 17%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Engine1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
Example complaints
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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822587, filed 2016-01, 32,000 milesFuel system: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221899, filed 2019-06, 70,000 milesSuspension: “After seeing the rear subframe of a 2014 Audi Q5 nearly split in half due to rust, causing vehicle handling and steering issues, I inspected the rear subframe of my 2014 Audi SQ5 and found similar rust, though not quite as bad. The plastic gravel guards that use plastic rivets to attach to the rear subframe trap water, salt, and brine inside the hollow steel tubing of the subframe causing it to rust rapidly from the inside out in two locations, weakening the subframe and greatly increasing the chances of serious injury or death due to losing control of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649645, filed 2025-03Electrical system: “While driving the vehicle I heard a tapping / knocking noise coming from the engine and as I began to accelerate the sound became louder and faster then suddenly without any lights or notification the engine produced a loud boom, white smoke plume and the engine locked up. Meanwhile the smell of oil entered the interior of the car and it coasted for approximately half a mile and left me stranded on an exit ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10670983, filed 2015-01, 17,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 59,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Audi SQ5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.1% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Audi SQ5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V452000Jul 20, 2015Steering › Electric power assist systemCovers: Audi SQ5 2014–2015
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…
Recall details for the 2014 Audi SQ5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 428 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This 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.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
Other model years of the Audi SQ5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 800 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 25,455 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 13 | 10,715 | 5 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 8 | 6,075 | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 20 | 7,150 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 25 | 4,250 | 5 | — | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2017 | 5 | 24,000 | 0 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 6 | 25,000 | 0 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 9 | 64,966 | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 18,000 | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Audi SQ5 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi SQ5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Audi SQ5 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 2014 Audi SQ5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Audi SQ5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Audi SQ5 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Audi SQ5 get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Audi SQ5 (SQ5, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Audi SQ5 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 59,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.