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2021 Audi SQ5 Premium Plus

The 2021 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 $57,300 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 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The SQ5 measures 184.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,288 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$57,300
MSRP with Destination$58,395
Destination Charge$1,095
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 Gear5
2nd Gear3.2
3rd Gear2.14
4th Gear1.72
5th Gear1.31
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.82
8th Gear0.64
Reverse3.48
Final Drive3.2
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 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
Length184.3 in
Width74.5 in
Height65.5 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track63.6 in
Rear Track63.3 in
Cargo Volume25.9 ft³
Curb Weight4,288 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear37.7 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear38 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: 2021 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Audi SQ5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 5, 2022 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

NHTSA campaign 22V742000

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

Aug 5, 2021 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. 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 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).

NHTSA campaign 21V606000

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

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Audi SQ5

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Audi SQ5 (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine5
Electrical System4
Power Train3
Air Bags1
Back Over Prevention1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 23, 2026 · Service Brakes, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I noticed my car started to lose coolant, I checked my water pump and I saw there was a leak on of the hoses. Once I discovered that I also heard a tapping noise coming from the engine. I took it to…”
Sep 13, 2026 · Engine
“The engine water pump on this vehicle is leaking both internally and externally. This vehicle uses the 3.0T (EA839) engine, which uses a vacuum-actuated water pump with a shroud sleeve mechanism. A…”
Jun 18, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“While driving at normal operational speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, un-commanded, and catastrophic loss of motive power while navigating a live traffic intersection. The transmission completely…”
May 3, 2026 · Power Train
“My car has a known issue with a piston skirt defect that can cause engine failure. Audi of America acknowledged this issue with the EA839 and only warranted an 80k mile warranty. I am outside of that…”
Sep 16, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service at the dealer, and the contact was informed that the coolant pump was starting to fail. The contact…”

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 2021 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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