This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Audi Sq5.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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 2020 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate issues that can cause a sudden loss of power or loss of control while driving. A rear axle lock nut can break and misalign the rear axle, making the vehicle difficult to control. Separately, liquid from a spill in the rear seat or water entering through a body seam underneath the car can reach the gateway control module and shut it down, cutting engine power without warning.
On the occupant safety side, front seat frame welds and backrest adjuster welds on certain vehicles may not have been completed properly, meaning the seatback can collapse in a rear-end collision and leave the occupant without adequate support. This seat frame issue was filed across two overlapping campaigns but describes the same defect.
The fifth recall also involves rear axle misalignment, but in this case the concern is that the misalignment causes uneven or accelerated tire wear over time, which can reduce traction and raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat frame and backrest adjuster may have improper welds. In a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, causing the seat to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect your front seat frames and replace the seatback frames if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seat frame and backrest adjuster welds may be incomplete, potentially causing structural failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front seats and replace seatback frames as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
