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2018 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (18%)

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2018 Audi Q5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

31000 mi One of the air boxes had separated from itself creating a small leak that made a whistling noise with the fan. They snapped the part back together again. Apparently some fascia pieces had to come off to do it. Window regulator replaced 
45000 mi Coolant reservoir sensor defective, found by dealership. Replaced under warranty. 
49000 mi Window regulator making noise 
46000 mi Rear hatch hands free kick sensor failed 
23560 mi random events after engine shutdown: closing of sunscreen, opening of sunroof, opening of tailgate. Dealer diagnosis and reset of some electrical systems,  
37000 mi

US $175
Seat belt chime , intermittent on after latched. 
40000 mi

US $160
Replaced driver side seat belt receiver to correct false chime activation during use. All ok after repair. 
32000 mi (2) windshield wipers could not be turned off in a car wash 
15000 mi pass front door lock/unlock not functioning 
5580 mi CarPlay interface with iPhone not working. Not charging, no connection. Progressive deterioration for last six months. Tried different phones, none worked. Apple software not working with Audi interface. Audi issue, not corrected and no apparent fix. Complete failure of iPhone plug-in interface.Bluetooth connection to telephone and car still operates, so phone can still be used hands free. 
10000 mi Drivers door window making clunking noise when closing, sporadically fails to roll all the way up. Technician found window regulator defective. Regulator replaced under warranty. 
7127 mi Surround view camera setting keeps reverting back to "garphic" from "camera". Dealer showed a document from Audi acknowledging the issue and stating a software update was pending. The document was dated November 2017. Audi had known about the issue for over a year but still couldn't fix a software bug. 
9549 mi Applied TSB 2053028/1 to fix the surround view camera reverting back to graphic 
13811 mi Foot-activated lift gate stopped working. The rear lid control module was replaced 
19000 mi Windows intermittently roll in opposite direction. Problem fixed after updating software in door control module per TSB 
8680 mi Replaced sensor to allow tail gate to lift by putting foot under rear bumper. 
13640 mi Tailgate sensor to foot operate opening had to be replaced again. 
6000 mi Passenger airbag sensor and warning cycles on/off repeatedly w/passenger in seat 

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2018 Audi Q5 Electrical Problems

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