2017 Audi SQ5 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 2017 Audi SQ5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi SQ5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and steering (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 446 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 89 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 25 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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2018 (na) Audi SQ5. The contact stated that the vehicle was delivered to his residence by the dealer (beverly hills Audi in beverly hills, california) and was parked in front of the house. On august 2, 2017, the contact attempted to program the cellular phone and the other features that the new vehicle offered. The contact pressed a button that changed the driving mode and a parking brake error message illuminated, asking the driver to contact Audi technical support. …”
NHTSA complaint #11016157, filed 2017-08, 37 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2017 Audi SQ5. The contact stated there was excessive heat coming from the engine. Additionally, there was moisture on the water pump. A message stating “Pull Over Immediately” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11434964, filed 2021-09, 30,000 milesSteering: “The steering system froze during operation. Sensors indicated car is not safe to drive. There was heavy rain storm prior to the failure which allowed water into steering rack module. This is a reoccurring problem with Audi SQ5 based on my research after incident. My concern this system failure could have caused a catastrophic accident if failure occurred during high speeds and high traffic. Also, the car had its regular maintenance a few week prior to incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11408630, filed 2021-04, 51,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Tl the contact's wife owns a 2017 Audi SQ5. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle struck the concrete holding the street light in front of the parking space. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11279871, filed 2019-11, 24,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 300 and 30,000 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 2017 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 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 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 2017 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 | 17 | 24 | 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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi SQ5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 446 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.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 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.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 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.
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 2017 Audi SQ5 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi SQ5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Audi SQ5 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2017 Audi SQ5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 Audi SQ5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 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 2017 Audi SQ5 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 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 2017 Audi SQ5 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 300 and 30,000 miles; 80% 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.