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2025 Audi SQ5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 SQ5.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2025 Audi SQ5 is characterized by its seven-speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg. On the reliability front, the vehicle carries just four total owner complaints and a single recall, with reported issues primarily concentrated in the Power Train and Forward Collision Avoidance categories. This positions the 2025 model near the lowest end of the SQ5's complaint history spectrum—well below the 23 complaints seen in 2018 and closely mirroring the single-complaint low of 2013—meaning buyers are currently looking at a model year with a significantly reduced volume of reported issues compared to past iterations.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06M115441G. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843
Spark plug06M905606F
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4398 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the SQ5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.3–5.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2025 Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Prestige 3.0L Turbo V64.30 sec12.90 sec349 hpAWD
2025Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.00 sec13.50 sec349 hpAWD
2021Prestige 3.0L Turbo V64.70 sec13.40 sec349 hpAWD
2018V6T Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.00 sec13.50 sec354 hpAWD
2018V6T Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec354 hpAWD
2018V6T Premium Plus 3.0L Turbo V65.30 sec13.80 sec354 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 Audi SQ5 sits at the low end of the complaint and recall trend for this generation. After a peak in 2018–2019 (23 and 18 complaints, with 5 recalls each year), the model has seen a steady decline: 2024 recorded only 5 complaints and zero recalls, and 2025 continues that trajectory with just 4 complaints and 1 recall. The single recall for 2025 is not unusual given that earlier years (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021) each had multiple recalls, and the 2025 recall count is lower than most. The 2025’s four complaints are spread across distinct systems (Powertrain, Forward Collision Avoidance, Visibility, Fuel/Propulsion, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine) with no single area dominating, and there are zero crash or fire reports. While the data does not specify root causes for these complaints, the overall downward trend in both complaints and recalls suggests that Audi has addressed earlier issues. **This makes the 2025 a strong candidate to buy, as it appears to be one of the most trouble-free model years in the recorded history of the SQ5.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
742
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V266000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 24/04/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 742 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
TSB_2077111_32026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2082555_12026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2082555_22026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 8W0133843Spark plug 06M905606FCabin air filter 4M0819439C

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 SQ5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SQ5 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.