Is the 2016 Audi SQ5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Audi SQ5 ranks #12 of 13 among SQ5 model years (Complaint Index 8/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi SQ5?

The most reported problem areas are steering (2 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 25,000 miles.

Does the 2016 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Audi SQ5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Audi SQ5?

EPA rates the 2016 Audi SQ5 at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Audi SQ5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2016 Audi SQ5 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 8 out of 100 — #12 highest of 13 SQ5 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 8/100; #12 of 13 SQ5 years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Steering
Best nearby year: 2015; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 19; 17 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2016 Audi SQ5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Audi SQ5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG
Combined: 19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,200; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other SQ5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Good	33	12	1	19
2015	Best	17	8	1	19
2016	Best	8	6	0	19
2017	Good	42	5	0	19
2018	Avoid	92	24	5 !	21

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Audi SQ5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Audi SQ5 ranks #12 of 13 among SQ5 model years (Complaint Index 8/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi SQ5?: The most reported problem areas are steering (2 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 25,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Audi SQ5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Audi SQ5?: EPA rates the 2016 Audi SQ5 at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.