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Audi SQ5 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (3%)

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Audi SQ5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (95%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 349hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1500 mi MMI was not registering with MyAudi, so could not access services like RTTM, Google Maps, or vehicle location service. 

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2019 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 349hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

32000 mi Mirror motor issue doesn’t return to correct location. Been back multiple times without being fixed 

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2018 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

3000 mi Front parking sensor defective - other sensors also defective but not replaced 
4749 mi 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. 
6409 mi Adaptive Cruise inop and parking sensor ghosting issues Overhead camera keeps going to graphic move TSB 2049414/1 
9204 mi Front parking sensor ghosting, sensor goes off without anything present 
24303 mi Fixed Kick Sensor - under warranty 
49000 mi MMI updated to latest version. 
32000 mi 1 Right front sensor for active cruise control system 2 Battery for key fob 
14000 mi

US $375
Replace passenger rear window regulator 
9623 mi 12V trailer fuse blew under normal operation. 
2480 mi Air flow uneven 

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2018 Audi SQ5 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

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

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2016 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

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

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2015 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

30 mi headlamp assembly went bad 

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2014 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

20000 mi Battery replaced. 
22000 mi Air bag recall 
34700 mi Fault in rear camera and associated sensor. Sensor is in speaker system. The speaker which provides the backup sensor warning, and is integrated with the backup camera, failed. The speaker was replaced and all was well. 
50120 mi Failed DC plug in 
6000 mi Lane change warning system has failed 
32500 mi Homelink module developed a fault. 
7000 mi Oil sensor failed & indicated that the car needed 1qt of oil when oil levels were just fine. 

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Audi SQ5 Electrical Problems

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