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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Audi SQ5.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi SQ5. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Audi SQ5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Audi SQ5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.