2026 Audi

SQ5 Sportback

Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

Audi SQ5: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 382 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,663 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 4

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup cameraStandard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Blind-spot monitorStandard
Lane-keeping assistStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE33%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
ENGINE17%
SEAT BELTS17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Audi SQ5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.