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2015 Audi SQ5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Jul 20, 2015

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Jul 20, 2015
15V452000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 20, 2015Latest campaign
Jul 20, 201515V452000

Steering: electric power assist system

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V452000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V452000 · Jul 20, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure444000
Suspension333000
Steering222000
Service brakes111000
Unknown or other111000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “The rear subframe on my 2015 Audi SQ5 rusted through structurally at about 118,900 miles.”

    Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770033
  • Suspension

    “Component failed: The vehicle's structural front subframe assembly has suffered severe, catastrophic rust perforation and deterioration. Safety risk: The subframe holds the engine and front suspension.”

    Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11755816
  • Suspension

    “Rear subframe has extensive and significant rust affecting the structural integrity of the critical component….”

    Filed 05/18/2025 · ODI 11661723

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2015 Audi SQ5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi SQ5 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 Audi SQ5. The most recent, 15V452000 (reported July 20, 2015), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Audi SQ5?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (44%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Audi SQ5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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