2020 Audi Sq5 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Audi Sq5.

20192021
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2020 Audi Sq5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

#21 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Warnings

#31 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Audi Sq5.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
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Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
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Crashes
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Brakes
1
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Steering Defects
1
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Recalls for 2020 Audi Sq5

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~366,418 vehicles.

22V034000Tires · Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~31,058 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

21V947000Body Structure · Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
~288,991 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.

21V295000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~40,993 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

20V505000Seats
~5,376 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

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2020 Audi Sq5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Audi Sq5 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2020 Audi Sq5 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Audi Sq5?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (3 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 Audi Sq5 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 366,418 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Audi Sq5?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi Sq5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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