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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%)

Chart based on 68 repairs.
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Audi SQ5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 42 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

Audi SQ5 in Illinois, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

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

Audi SQ5 in Texas, United States
Dec 2018 - Jan 2023
Jan 2023

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

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 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 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 Manitoba, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

2480 mi
Air flow uneven 
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 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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2016 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

Audi SQ5 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

14860 mi
Rattle in Console 
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 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 
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 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. 

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2015 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

Audi SQ5 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2022
Apr 2019

30 mi
headlamp assembly went bad 
Audi SQ5 in Arizona, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2018

15000 mi
Shoulder seat belt harness was rattling. Some (unidentified) part had to be replaced under warranty. 
Audi SQ5 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2021

74400 mi

C $1100
Failure in control arm bushings, worn out completely. Decided to replace complete control arms, ball joints, tie-rods and everything in one go! 

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2014 Audi SQ5

Engine not specified

Audi SQ5 in California, United States
Feb 2016 - May 2017
Feb 2016

48000 mi
ECS Light on dash would come-on while agreesive acceration. The Tech identified that the Oil Presure Sensor was flauty and replaced the sensor. 
Mar 2016

49000 mi
Panorama Roof creaks while driving on rough roads. Only after I purchased this vehicle did I find that this is a common issue with Audi/VW Pano Roofs. The Dealer did a service which reduced the noise but it's not completely fixed. Passenger side Motor Mount leaked fuild and I mentioned it to the Service Writer when I took the vehicle in for a service. The part and service was covered under the Factory Warranty. 
Audi SQ5 in France
Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 temperature eau moteur montait sporadiquement a 140 degres ,sonde temperature sur radiateur de recyclage defectueuse 

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2014 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 313hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi SQ5 in Victoria, Australia
Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

4340 mi
fuel pump replaced 

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2014 Audi SQ5 4dr SUV

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

Audi SQ5 in Colorado, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

65921 mi

US $2610
PCV valve replacement Water pump replaced 
Audi SQ5 in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2022
Dec 2021

56000 mi

US $1600
Front brake rotor and pad replacement 
Audi SQ5 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

81000 mi

US $1000
Replace lower and upper control arms on right hand side 
Audi SQ5 in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

6000 mi
Rubbing noise and feeling in the steering column when weather is hot or after driving around for extended period. This problem occured earlier and was addressed by the dealer, but now, it has returned Lane change warning system has failed Driver side visor will not stay up 
Audi SQ5 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Aug 2017

24000 mi
Vehicle went into Emergency Limp mode, of course it was in the middle of absolutely nowhere USA, New Mexico to be exact. Drove it slowly to a truck stop, shut it down, if it doesn't start then it's a tow truck on Audi. Came out, started it up and all was fine. It ran fine for the balance of the trip. Didn't bother going to the shop, as nothing seemed effected, fuel mileage and power were both fine. 
Audi SQ5 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
Aug 2016

56000 mi

US $163
Oil sensor failed due to overheating. TSB had been issued for this, but due to mileage, it wasn't covered by warranty 
Apr 2017

71800 mi

US $1287
Front and Rear Pads and Rotors 
Audi SQ5 in Florida, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
Aug 2014

7000 mi
Oil sensor failed & indicated that the car needed 1qt of oil when oil levels were just fine. Driver's front window making clicking sound when lowered. 
Aug 2015

13300 mi
Audi software update under recall for power steering system. 
Audi SQ5 in Arizona, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
Dec 2016

20000 mi
Battery replaced. 
Apr 2017

22000 mi
Air bag recall 
Sep 2018

31000 mi

US $1003
Fuel pump replaced 
Audi SQ5 in Texas, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2021
Jun 2015

26000 mi
Center console buttons sticking Creaking/cracking noise in rear panels 
Apr 2016

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. 
Sep 2016

42000 mi
Creaking and interior door noise (rattling). 
Jun 2017

48000 mi
Creaks and pops with interior paneling -- Failed DC plug in Rear brake pad replacement Interior panel noise caused by dealer -- reset and noise eliminated after taking to another dealership 
Audi SQ5 in Colorado, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2015

16000 mi
Faulty MAF sensor. Swapped out on warrantee. 
Jun 2017

30000 mi
Leaky rear shocks discovered during maintainence. Replaced under warentee. 
Mar 2018

32500 mi
Homelink module developed a fault. 

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