2023 Audi Sq5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (811)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083393_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Showing the 6 most recent of 811 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-25 · Suspension“during a recent inspection at audi chantilly (virginia), the service department inspected cracked upper control arm bushings in the front suspension that were noted during a recent service to install new tires and perform an alignment (see attached photos. there is cracking and what appears to be some type of fluid leakage). the dealership denied w…”
2025-07-09 · Structure:body“my 2023 audi sq5 sportback's key fob stopped working, and when i took it into the audi dealership they said that it is a known issue that if you don't unclog the drain (not sure where that is - was never told i needed to do so) then there can be leaks that affect the wiring and the comfort control module, rendering the vehicle unusable. they are no…”
2023-06-01 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“purchased car 3/18/23. not even two months after purchasing - on 5/11/23, i was in far left lane going to make a left turn - stopped and had blinker on. no cars, pedestrians or any items were in front or behind me. out of nowhere the car slams on breaks and the red presense light comes up on dashboard. vehicle may have even turned off. both m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.