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Audi SQ5Model year report

2015 Audi SQ5 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,966miles, 4 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 · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Audi SQ5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi SQ5. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and steering (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,966 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 462 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 28 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 11 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.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2015 Audi SQ5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping and dragging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the plastic cover for the rear frame was loosened and was dragging on the roadway. The contact was able to remove the remaining piece of the plastic cover by hand. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604754, filed 2024-07, 110,000 miles

Suspension: “The rear subframe on my 2015 Audi SQ5 rusted through structurally at about 118,900 miles. In May 2026, an independent Audi specialist (Evan's Auto Care) found the rear subframe rusted through on critical parts and quoted $6,031.93 to replace it. In June 2026, an Audi dealer-level shop (The Audi Connection) confirmed the rear subframe was almost rusted through, called it a safety issue, and quoted $5,258.19 plus tax for replacement and alignment. We couldn't afford that, so the subframe was welded as a temporary repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770033, filed 2026-10

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2015 Audi SQ5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact had to initiate the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a halt. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to get a diagnosis however, the diagnosis was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,084.”

NHTSA complaint #11637365, filed 2025-01, 108,084 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,847 and 108,084 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,966 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201820192024202532026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 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.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
SQ5 · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 5554 · 15.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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 2015 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SQ5 AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172419$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

Recall details for the 2015 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. 462 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 462 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi SQ5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202588001—22—Too new
20246—0—21—Too new
2022625,4552—21—Not enough data
20211310,7155—20—Not enough data
202086,0754—20—Not enough data
2019207,1505—21—Rising
2018254,2505—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2017524,0000419—Not enough data
2016625,0000419—Not enough data
2015964,9661419—Not enough data
20141218,0001419—Not enough data

All Audi SQ5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Audi SQ5 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi SQ5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Audi SQ5 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Audi SQ5 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 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 2015 Audi SQ5 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Audi SQ5 (SQ5, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 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 2015 Audi SQ5 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,966 miles and the middle half falls between 21,847 and 108,084 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.