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2018 Audi SQ5 repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (62%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (5%)

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Chart based on 21 repairs.
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2018 Audi SQ5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

Audi SQ5 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019

30000 mi
Failed thermostat; replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2021

49000 mi
MMI updated to latest version. 
Audi SQ5 in Idaho, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

24303 mi
Fixed Kick Sensor - under warranty 
Audi SQ5 in Arizona, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

32000 mi
1 Right front sensor for active cruise control system 2 Battery for key fob 
Audi SQ5 in Washington, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019

14000 mi

US $375
Replace passenger rear window regulator Wheel arch comes loose from body factory recall no fix yet 
Audi SQ5 in New York, United States
Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
Nov 2018

9623 mi
Whistling noise from turbo wastegates on cold start. Audi corporate reviewed video and declared the noise normal operation. 12V trailer fuse blew under normal operation. 
Audi SQ5 in Manitoba, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

2480 mi
Air flow uneven 
Audi SQ5 in California, United States
Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018

3000 mi
Squeaky drivetrain at low speeds (very noticeable when driving next to a wall) Front parking sensor defective - other sensors also defective but not replaced Driver seat squeaks, attempted to solve but failed to fix 
May 2018

4749 mi
Seat frame replaced. Seat removed and sent to third party shop to replace seat frame Adaptive cruise control, pre sense, parking sensors failed. Warning message came up in cluster and became inop. Repair work order says power supply resistance was too high causing a drop from 12V to 6V causing multiple system malfunctions. Top view camera defaults to graphic. TSB 2048517/1. Performed update and worked for day or two before reverting back. 
Jul 2018

6409 mi
Adaptive Cruise inop and parking sensor ghosting issues Overhead camera keeps going to graphic move TSB 2049414/1 
Oct 2018

9204 mi
Driver seat squeaking Driver seat squeak - successful temporarily Front parking sensor ghosting, sensor goes off without anything present 

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2018 Audi SQ5 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

Audi SQ5 in Maine, United States
Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
Oct 2018

1500 mi
Reprogram key to require 1.8 second press of rear hatch button 

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