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US recalls (1)
Steering: electric power assist system
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2015-07-17 · campaign 2015-315
On certain vehicles, during cold ambient temperatures, the electric power steering assist system may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the power steering control module software.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi SQ5. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Audi SQ5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Audi SQ5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SQ5 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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