This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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 2021 Audi SQ5 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a broken rear axle lock nut that can throw the rear wheels out of alignment and cause the driver to lose control, and a gateway control module that can shut down after liquid intrusion and suddenly cut engine power.
Both of those top issues affect vehicle control in ways a driver may have little warning about. The lock nut problem can also cause uneven or accelerated rear tire wear over time, which further reduces grip and handling stability. On the safety equipment side, a rear seatbelt retractor can fail to secure a child restraint system properly, meaning a child seat may not stay in place in a crash. There is also a visibility concern: the rearview camera can go blank while the vehicle is in reverse, leaving the driver without any image of what is behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the rearview camera display to show a blank or black screen instead of the camera image when reverse gear is engaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software at no cost to restore rearview camera display functionality.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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 rear middle seat belt's automatic locking mechanism may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies at no cost to you.
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.
