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2014 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus

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2014 Audi SQ5 – front Unverified
Photo: Audi SQ5 TDI 8R FL Monsoon Gray metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (8R, 2014–2017); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Audi SQ5 TDI 8R FL Monsoon Gray metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2014 Audi SQ5 Quattro 3.0T Technik in Glacier White Metallic, Front Left, 09-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Audi SQ5 TDI (8R) blue (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2014 Audi SQ5 Quattro 3.0T Technik in Glacier White Metallic, Rear Left, 09-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: The interior of Audi SQ5 (ABA-8RCTXF) by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2014 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus is a 354-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $51,900 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 354 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 346 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The SQ5 measures 183.0 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,409 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$51,900 ($71,261 *)
MSRP with Destination$52,795 ($72,490 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type3.0L supercharged TFSI V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower354 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque346 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Tiptronic automatic
1st Gear4.71
2nd Gear3.14
3rd Gear2.11
4th Gear1.67
5th Gear1.28
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.84
8th Gear0.67
Reverse3.32
Final Drive3.08
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity19.8 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMulti-link independent
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent
Brakes
Front Brake Disc15.0 in
Rear Brake Disc13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20-inch
Wheels Rear20-inch
Tires Front255/45R20
Tires Rear255/45R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length183 in
Width75.2 in
Height65.3 in
Wheelbase110.5 in
Front Track64.2 in
Rear Track64 in
Cargo Volume29.1 ft³
Curb Weight4,409 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear37.4 in
Shoulder Room Front57.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Audi SQ5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 20, 2015 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V452000

12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Audi SQ5

Owner Complaints

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Audi SQ5. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 21, 2025 · Suspension
“After seeing the rear subframe of a 2014 Audi Q5 nearly split in half due to rust, causing vehicle handling and steering issues, I inspected the rear subframe of my 2014 Audi SQ5 and found similar…”
Sep 12, 2024 · Structure
“Vehicle has suffered extensive and catastrophic corrosion to the rear sub-frame resulting in structural danger to operate vehicle. Extensive rust appears to be the result of substandard materials and…”
Jul 27, 2024 · Suspension
“I have a 2014 Audi sq5. Had vehicle in for service today and the tech discovered a huge rust hole in the rear subframe on both the left and right sides under the plastic shielding. This is a huge…”
Aug 26, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE TRIP AND FORTUNATELY WAS ON ROADS WITH LOW TRAFFIC.”
Aug 21, 2019 · Steering
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI SQ5. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING RANDOMLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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