2016 Audi Sq5 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Audi Sq5. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The original engine water pump failed at 18,313 miles on may 12, 2019. The replaced engine water pump has failed again at 24,700 miles on april 25. 2021. This is completely unacceptable and unsafe.”
“Steering intermediate shaft is a known defect on every mlb-platform audi model. My sq5, like thousands of others, has developed a known defect that causes a squeaking/creaking that can be felt in the steering wheel when turning the wheel. It can also be faintly heard. Instead of initiating a…”
“The audi sq 5 loses power steering if the rack/pinion power steering unit is exposed to water. This does not refer to flooding or submerged car audi considers weather an outside influence and does not honor the warranty the car retains full propulsion but is impossible to steer the electrical…”
“I have a repeat of my issue 10971202. While it might not seem like a big deal- that the car locks itself after I place my purse with my keys on the back seat and close the door- it is a safety issue for a woman in a mall. I get locked out of my car, and sometimes my phone is in my purse, leaving…”
“I am writing to express my extreme anxiety over my recent experience with the sensor-key. I typically keep the keys in my purse, open the rear door (behind the driver door), and leave my purse on the seat or the floor, close that door, then open the driver door and drive. A couple of weeks ago…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi sq5. The contact stated that the size and placement of the driver and passenger side mirrors caused a blind spot when making turns. The contact also stated that due to the failure, he nearly crashed into a pedestrian. The contact was concerned that the road was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi Sq5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.