This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Audi Sq5.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2019 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a gateway control module that can shut down after liquid exposure, suddenly cutting engine power and raising the risk of a crash.
A separate brake recall also demands attention: the brake master cylinder casting may be undersized, which can cause a sudden and complete loss of hydraulic braking. The electronic parking brake remains functional if this happens, but normal foot-brake pressure would be gone without warning. On the airbag side, the instrument panel carrier behind the dashboard uses incorrect welds and can break when the front passenger airbag deploys in a crash, potentially damaging the airbag before it fully inflates and reducing the protection it provides to the passenger. Rounding out the list, wheel arch cover trim on the rear of the vehicle can loosen and detach while driving, leaving a piece of plastic debris on the road that other drivers may not be able to avoid.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid from a spilled drink in the rear seat or water seeping through an underbody seam can reach the gateway control module and cause it to shut down.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal the underbody seam to prevent liquid entry.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear wheel arch cover trim can loosen and fall off because the clips holding its front section may fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the four clips that secure the front of the rear wheel arch trim at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the passenger air bag deploys and the instrument panel carrier may break due to welding defects, potentially damaging the air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel and passenger air bag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic trim covering the wheel arch can loosen and fall off the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealer will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder casting may be manufactured shorter than designed, potentially affecting brake system function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
