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2020 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus

The 2020 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 $58,400 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 349 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1370 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 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$58,400
MSRP with Destination$59,395
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
City18 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined20 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: 2020 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 26, 2022 · TIRES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

NHTSA campaign 22V034000

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

Apr 26, 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

NHTSA campaign 21V295000

Aug 26, 2020 · SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Consequence: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

NHTSA campaign 20V505000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ5

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi SQ5. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown Or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 22, 2026 · Engine
“2020 Audi SQ5, 3.0T EA839 engine. On 9/22/2026 an independent repair shop inspected the vehicle and found engine coolant pooling in the engine valley beneath the coolant module (integrated water pump…”
Apr 18, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other
“My 2020 Audi SQ5 (3.0L turbo V6, EA839 engine) experienced premature water pump failure at 64,361 miles. Coolant leaked into the vacuum system, damaging the vacuum unit and related components. Failed…”
Jan 8, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“My sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving my vehicle on the highway. I was going to speed limit in the middle lane, very little traffic, no semi-trucks near and did not drive under an overpass.”
Aug 21, 2023 · Forward Collision Avoidance
“I recently purchased this vehicle 8/5/23 and since then the pre sense function has activated it’s jarring emergency breaking three times. Once it happened to me backing out of my driveway without any…”
Mar 28, 2023 · Unknown Or Other
“The sos emergency system continues to fail. It alarms that it failed. Warning light on the dashboard continues to be on. The car was brought to the dealer. emergency calling unavailable while driving.”

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 2020 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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