This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Audi SQ5 steering problems
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Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 4 steering complaints filed for the 2014 Audi SQ5, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Audi sq5. While driving at low speeds, the power steering randomly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Audi sq5. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v452000 (steering). While attempting to drive out of the parking lot, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to Audi beverly hills (2340 s fairfax ave, los angeles, ca 90016) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be…
Right after starting the car steering locked, like it's lost power boost, with a message "steering failure". *tr
This is my second failure event loosing steering on my 2014 sq5. Two years ago I posted the 1st event. The dealer ordered new rack and pinion from germany which fixed it....temporarily. Here two years later now january 2016, this 2nd event I was not driving. Upon starting the car the display lit up red "do not drive steering failure". The Audi folks had flatbed truck come. At this moment a 2nd…
Had steering trouble with your 2014 Audi SQ5?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 Audi SQ5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 40,971 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Audi/SQ5.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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