2019 Audi SQ5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 25%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Audi SQ5, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There’s a knocking noise coming from the engine that could lead to potential engine failure. There is a known manufacturers defect in these engines. Audi has extended a warranty, but not all cars are eligible. This should be a recall because if the engine fails on a high speed through a highway, it could be a highly dangerous situation”
NHTSA complaint #11711317, filed 2026-01“Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated. Based off average Audi owner statistics along with NHTSA statistics, when this bulletin was released in August of 2025, over 60% of vehicles with this 3.0T engine code EA839 would be disqualified from repairs for under 80,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11705497, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 11038090Sep 14, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11036938Aug 13, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11032174Apr 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11032173Apr 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11031044Mar 13, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a Drive System Malfunction, DTCs related to Knock Sensor P0327, P0332, P0328, P0333 - V6 TFS.
- 11029368Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Audi SQ5
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Audi SQ5
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.
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