Recalls ·2015 Audi SQ5

2015 Audi SQ5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Audi SQ5; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints8

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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 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure4 · 50%
Suspension2 · 25%
Steering2 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 12%
Service brakes1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

20171
20181
20191
20241
20253
20261

From owner complaints

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. It is structurally compromised and at imminent risk of snapping or collapsing at highway speeds, which would cause a…

Suspension · Oct 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

Power steering disabled while driving. Warning on dash indicated that power steering is defective. Loss of electronic steering assist was immediate and steering became extremely difficult, if not impossible. Vehicle was moved to shoulder without incident. Dealer indicated software update was installed to correct the…

Steering · Jul 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 Audi SQ5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping and dragging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the plastic cover for the rear frame…

Structure · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Rear subframe has extensive and significant rust affecting the structural integrity of the critical component…. Have been advised by a qualified certified mechanic that the vehicle should NOT be driven as doing so could result in catastrophic collapse of the vehicle suspension with potential loss of control of the…

Suspension · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20141
20151
20160
20170
20185
20195
20204
20215
20222
20230
20240
20251
20260

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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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