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2016 Audi SQ5 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (50%)

Other (0%)

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2016 Audi SQ5 repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

supercharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi SQ5 in Georgia, United States
Apr 2018 - Jan 2020
Oct 2019

27000 mi
Water pump was leaking coolant. I got a low coolant warning on the dash, checked the coolant expansion reservoir and it was very low. Towed it into the dealership and they performed a pressure test where they could see the pump leaking. Replaced under warranty. 
Audi SQ5 in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

20000 mi
Door handle surround trim had unsightly gap like it wasn't snapped in all the way. Tech was able to pop it into place and remove the gap. 
Audi SQ5 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

15000 mi
Had to replace side curtain airbags under recall. I also complained about popping & creaking noise from roof going over slow bumps. It turned out to be the panoramic roof rails. Parts on order. 
Sep 2017

24000 mi
Audio failed. No volume from speakers. Audi updated the audio software. 
Mar 2018

32000 mi
Popping and creaking pano roof. 
May 2018

32000 mi
1st attempt to fix piano roof lasted 2 month and it popped and creaked again. This time the entire roof rails was replaced. Took 5 days under warranty. 
May 2019

60 mi
Audi still use water pumps with the plastic housing. Eventually the leak. My last Q5 (2010) leaked with only 18k miles on it. The 2016 SQ5 lasted till 48k miles before I smelled coolant. Replace under Warranty. Passenger door handle touch sensor was working intermittently. Replaced after voltage test confirmed it. Drivers side passenger was replaced last year for the same issues. Oils level sensor became erratic. Low oil level showed "add 1 quart oil". After adding 1/2 quart it stated "oil level is high". Hrs later "low oil add 1 qt". Replaced under warranty. Whats wrong with a dipstick? Why change something that never fails? Retro fit is coming! 
Audi SQ5 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

14860 mi
Rattle in Console 
Audi SQ5 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

5400 mi
Rattle in driver side door. Could not replicate, no repair. 
Aug 2016

16000 mi
Squeaky steering wheel 

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