2025 Audi SQ5 recalls
Reported Apr 24, 2026 · 7,425 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
2025 Audi SQ5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Lane Departure › Warning — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 800 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2025 Audi SQ5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 9, 2026
My 2025 Audi SQ5 has experienced a serious and recurring electronic safety system malfunction since it was brand new. I purchased the vehicle with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer, and the problem began the very next day. More than 50% of the time when I start the vehicle, numerous warning lights and error messages appear simultaneously on the dashboard, indicating failures across multiple driver assistance and safety systems. When this happens, the vehicleâs camera-based and sensor-based safety features become unavailable, leaving me without critical driver assistance functions while…
Power Train · reported Sep 8, 2026
On at least five occasions since we purchased this vehicle brand new in January 2026, the digital transmission system has failed to switch into park and would not switch into park -- producing an error message. To resolve the issue, it required multiple restarts of the car, and there is no clear step to resolve the issue. It feels like luck. We've taken it to the dealership multiple times, they've done digital updates to the car -- which supposedly fixed the problem -- but it continues to recur. We will take it to the dealership again. This is a major safety issue, because the car is…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Aug 29, 2026
Ive experienced multiple unexpected braking events while driving on essentially open road using adaptive cruise control. When this first happened it scared me significantly and caused a car behind me to run up on me. Upon further investigation I found that this braking occurs every time I go by these two specific places on [XXX]. When this occurs, the dash display shows an intersection/crossroads icon as if it thinks Im approaching a 4 way stop. There is no 4 way intersection at the points where it happens. There are side roads entering the highway which are marked by signs. I can override the…
Electrical System · reported Jul 28, 2026
While driving in live traffic, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and total simultaneous mechanical and electrical system failure. Without warning, the vehicle completely lost engine propulsion, braking assistance, and all dashboard displays. Concurrently, the vehicle suffered a complete blackout of all exterior safety lighting, including the brake lights and the emergency hazard flashers rendering the vehicle completely invisible to surrounding traffic. Prior to this complete shutdown, the vehicle had been brought to an authorized Audi dealership on 3 previous occasions soon after purchase…
Power Train · reported Jun 11, 2026
1â2 second delay in throttle response from pedal input, followed by sudden uncommanded surge/jerk forward. Occurs when vehicle is on hold mode in a slope or in plain flat conditions at a light or a stop sign. It happens when the car is cold or warm. I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive. The cruise control also has a major problem. When activated the lane departure feature also gets activated automatically but instead of making the car more stable it moves the card left and right all the time without any major interaction from the driver. I have to deactivate the lane departure function all…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi SQ5: 26V-266 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Audi SQ5?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (4 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 800 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.