Audi SQ5: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,436 Audi SQ5 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2013 and 2025.
In a sample of 391 cars, 38.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (12.3% of inspected cars).
1.5% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 12.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 8.7% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 8.4% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 4.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.8% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 2.3% |
| Brake lining carrier/fixing touches drum or disc | 1.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 1.3% |
| Exhaust not gas-tight / exhaust gases discharged unsafely | 1% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 1% |
Share of 391 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 15.3% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 6.4% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,436 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 10.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2013 to 2025 |
All Audi SQ5 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Audi SQ5 fail the APK?
In a sample of 391 cars first registered 2012–2021, 38.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Audi SQ5?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (12.3%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (8.7%), tyre tread depth insufficient (8.4%).
Does the Audi SQ5 have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Audi models
A3 · A4 · A1 · A6 · Q3 · Q5 · Q4 · A5 · Q2 · E-Tron · TT · Q7 · Q8 · Q6 · A2
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.