NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Audi SQ5 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2013 Audi SQ5 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Audi SQ5.

2013 Audi SQ5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi SQ5, describing incidents dated May 30, 2017.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11053368 · Filed December 7, 2017
MAJOR SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE IN CAUSING POTENTIAL DANGER IN HEAVY, FAST TRAFFIC THIS YEAR. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION WITHOUT CONTROL. CAR TOWED TO DEALER WITH AMBER ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. DEALER CLAIMED TIMING CHAIN FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO BREAK APART REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT SUBSTANTIAL COST OUT…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2013 Audi SQ5 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Audi SQ5. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Audi SQ5.

Engine

ODI #11053368

Incident: May 30, 2017 · Filed: December 7, 2017

MAJOR SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE IN CAUSING POTENTIAL DANGER IN HEAVY, FAST TRAFFIC THIS YEAR. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION WITHOUT CONTROL. CAR TOWED TO DEALER WITH AMBER ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. DEALER CLAIMED TIMING CHAIN FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO BREAK APART REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT SUBSTANTIAL COST OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD. NO SUPPORT FROM MANUFACTURER OR DEALER FOR KNOWN DEFECT.

Other Audi SQ5 model years

Check your 2013 Audi SQ5 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Audi SQ5 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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