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2025 Audi SQ5: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2025 Audi SQ5: 1 recall, 7 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.

1vehicle recalls
7owner complaints
0mention a crash
22best combined mpg
2025 Audi SQ5
Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Seat belts Vehicle recall #26V266000 · 2026 · 7,425 vehicles

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Fuel & propulsion2
Transmission & drivetrain2
Forward collision avoidance2
Electrical2
Speed control / throttle1
Steering1
Engine1
Visibility (wipers, glass)1

What owners describe

The 2025 Audi SQ5 has 7 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 14 SQ5 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 9). Complaints peaked in 2026 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 800 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (6 complaints, 0 recalls), 2026 (4 complaints, 0 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192421Premium

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2025 Audi SQ5.

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FAQ

Does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2025 Audi SQ5 problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (2), transmission & drivetrain (2), forward collision avoidance (2).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi SQ5 get?

EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2025 Audi SQ5 repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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