Does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5, the most recent reported on April 24, 2026 (Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi SQ5?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2025 Audi SQ5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Audi SQ5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi SQ5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Audi SQ5 recalls

Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · reported April 24, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 7,425 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance3
Electrical system2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Lane departure1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 9, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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…

Sep 8, 2026 · Power train
On at least five occasions since we purchased this vehicle brand new in January 2026, the digital transmission system has failed to switch into park and would not switch into park -- producing an error message. To resolve the issue, it required multiple restarts of the car, and there is no clear step to resolve the…

Aug 29, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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…

Jul 28, 2026 · Electrical system
While driving in live traffic, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and total simultaneous mechanical and electrical system failure. Without warning, the vehicle completely lost engine propulsion, braking assistance, and all dashboard displays. Concurrently, the vehicle suffered a complete blackout of all exterior…

Jun 11, 2026 · Power train
1–2 second delay in throttle response from pedal input, followed by sudden uncommanded surge/jerk forward. Occurs when vehicle is on hold mode in a slope or in plain flat conditions at a light or a stop sign. It happens when the car is cold or warm. I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive. The cruise control also has a…

SQ5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2022	2	6
2023	0	3
2024	0	6
2025	1	8
2026	0	4

Across all years, the 2018 SQ5 has the most complaints (25). All Audi SQ5 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5, the most recent reported on April 24, 2026 (Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi SQ5?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2025 Audi SQ5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.