2018 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus
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- Photo: 2017 Audi SQ5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Audi SQ5 3.0T Quattro Premium Plus in Mythos Black Metallic, front right, 08-16-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi SQ5 Sportback 1X7A6482 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi SQ5 Sportback 01X7A1612 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Audi SQ5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus is a 354-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $54,300 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 354 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1370 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The SQ5 measures 183.9 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,321 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,300 |
| MSRP with Destination | $55,275 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L turbocharged TFSI V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 354 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.11 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.28 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.32 |
| Final Drive | 3.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 20-inch |
| Tires Front | 255/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | 255/45R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.9 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 65.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Front Track | 63.9 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,321 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.3 % risk) |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi SQ5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 8, 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
NHTSA campaign 21V947000
Oct 16, 2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
NHTSA campaign 19V737000
Jun 5, 2019 · WHEELS:HUB
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Consequence: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
NHTSA campaign 19V416000
Apr 8, 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Consequence: A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
NHTSA campaign 19V277000
Jun 1, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Park it
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
NHTSA campaign 18V369000
25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Audi SQ5
Owner Complaints
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi SQ5 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
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 2018 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.