2014 Audi SQ5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Audi SQ5; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints12

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Recalls (1)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 15V452000 · 20 Jul 2015

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering4 · 33%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 25%

Suspension2 · 17%

Structure1 · 8%

Visibility/wiper1 · 8%

Electrical system1 · 8%

Engine1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Vehicle has suffered extensive and catastrophic corrosion to the rear sub-frame resulting in structural danger to operate vehicle. Extensive rust appears to be the result of substandard materials and the manufacturer supplied installation of plastic guard which traps and retains moisture and debris next to the…
Structure · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Fuel pump stopped working while driving. Happened twice in one trip and fortunately was on roads with low traffic.
Fuel/propulsion system · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi sq5. While driving at low speeds, the power steering randomly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not…
Steering · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2014 Audi sq5. Had vehicle in for service today and the tech discovered a huge rust hole in the rear subframe on both the left and right sides under the plastic shielding. This is a huge safety issue and this is not normal on a 10 year old vehicle to have this massive rust problem. After doing some research…
Suspension · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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