There are 2 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2018 Audi SQ5in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Engine Thermostat broke
Oil leaking from the engine. Mechanic determined that it was the Filter Housing. They replaced the filter housing and since then, the problem is all good. I spent over $5000 to identify this problem and get it repaired.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026