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2018 Audi SQ5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 24
Latest campaign: Dec 8, 2021

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	1	Apr 8, 2019	19V277000 18V369000
Electrical system	1	–	Dec 8, 2021	21V947000
Structure	1	–	Oct 16, 2019	19V737000
Wheels	1	–	Jun 5, 2019	19V416000

Safety recalls5

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1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 8, 2021Latest campaign


Dec 8, 202121V947000	Electrical system: body control module/BCM A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V947000 What's wrong 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. Risk A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9. Campaign NHTSA 21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
Oct 16, 201919V737000	Structure: body The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V737000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. Risk The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8. Campaign NHTSA 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
Jun 5, 201919V416000	Wheels: hub The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V416000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. Risk The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6. Campaign NHTSA 19V416000 · Jun 5, 2019
Apr 8, 201919V277000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V277000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. Risk A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9. Campaign NHTSA 19V277000 · Apr 8, 2019
Jun 1, 201818V369000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V369000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. Risk A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6. Campaign NHTSA 18V369000 · Jun 1, 2018

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 component24

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24Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	8	33	0	0
Engine	6	25	0	0
Power train	4	17	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	17	0	2
Exterior lighting	3	13	0	0
Unknown or other	3	13	0	0
Steering	2	8	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	8	0	0
Service brakes	2	8	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	4	0	0
Air bags	1	4	0	0
Tires	1	4	0	0
Wheels	1	4	0	0
Parking brake	1	4	1	0

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

Power train
“I purchased my 2018 Audi SQ5 on September 12, 2025, from Audi Denver (McDonald Automotive Group).”
Filed 08/09/2026 · ODI 11755729
Power train
“While driving a 2018 Audi SQ5 with the EA839 3.0T engine, a coolant warning light activated and engine temperatures began rising to 210-215°F. The vehicle was pulled over immediately.”
Filed 07/05/2026 · ODI 11748361
Electrical system
“Heavy rain leaked into the cabin of my SUV,and damaged the module, no controls worked through the key fob, no start . I keep my SUV under cover 90% of the time.”
Filed 12/29/2024 · ODI 11632982

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2018 Audi SQ5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi SQ5 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi SQ5. The most recent, 21V947000 (reported December 8, 2021), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Audi SQ5 recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), structure (1), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi SQ5?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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