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2019 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus

The 2019 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus is a 349-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $58,200 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 349 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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$58,200
MSRP with Destination$59,195
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type3.0L turbocharged TFSI V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower349 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1370 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 Drive3.2
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMulti-link independent
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.8 in
Rear Brake Disc13.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20-inch
Wheels Rear20-inch
Tires Front255/45R20
Tires Rear255/45R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.9 in
Width74.5 in
Height65.3 in
Wheelbase111.2 in
Front Track63.9 in
Rear Track63.6 in
Cargo Volume25.1 ft³
Curb Weight4,321 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear37.7 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear37.8 in
Shoulder Room Front57.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 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 19, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.

Consequence: A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.

NHTSA campaign 19V473000

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

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Audi SQ5

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi SQ5 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Air Bags2
Structure2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
“Engine rocker arm failed, per audi tech metal shavings in oil.”
Sep 7, 2026 · Engine
“Piston skirt extended warranty calls for replacement of the pistons. This does NOT fix the issue if the vehicle was driven long term with damaged pistons. In my case the vehicle started knocking 1000…”
May 28, 2026 · Service Brakes
“Brake booster issue”
Jan 15, 2026 · Engine
“There’s a knocking noise coming from the engine that could lead to potential engine failure. There is a known manufacturers defect in these engines. Audi has extended a warranty, but not all cars are…”
Dec 17, 2025 · Engine
“Piston skirt recall and warranty. Bulletin number AWA-25-08. Needs investigated. Based off average Audi owner statistics along with NHTSA statistics, when this bulletin was released in August of 2025…”

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 2019 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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