2018 Audi Sq5 problems
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation (Typ 8R) model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 (Typ 80A) debuted in 2016 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.
First generation (Typ 8R; 2008)
Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept (2007)
A concept vehicle for the then upcoming Q5, this was a 2-door convertible with a 3.0 TDI engine rated at 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) and 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) torque, quattro permanent four wheel drive, 8-speed automatic transmission, Copper Sunset body, LED headlights, 21-inch wheels with 265/35R21 tyres, seats with White Stone leather upholstery, MMI, 505W Bang & Olufsen sound system and internet radio, CDC (continuous damping control) shock absorbers, electric ride height adjustment (40 mm), 380/356 mm front/rear ceramic brake discs with 6-piston monobloc aluminium front, and floating rear callipers, Audi Drive Select. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Initial version
Q5 (2008)
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show, and later at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Early models include the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 2.0 TDI quattro (170PS), 3.0 TDI quattro.
Initial vehicle models for US, Canada & Brazil include the 3.2 FSI.
The Q5 commenced shipments in October 2008 for Europe, and in the first quarter of 2009 for North America.
The US model went on sale in March 2009 as a 2009 model year vehicle. Early models include 3.2 FSI quattro and the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) was added in 2011 model year.
Indian models went on sale in June 2009, and were initially built by Audi's Ingolstadt facility, but are now being built at its Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India plant. Launch models include 3.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (211 PS).
Middle East models went on sale in 2009 Q2. Launch models include 2.0 TFSI (211 PS), 3.2 FSI.
Japanese models include 2.0 TFSI quattro (211 PS), 3.2 FSI quattro.
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Common 2018 Audi Sq5 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2018 Audi SQ5, several common problems have been reported:
- Car Turns Off While Driving: Owners have reported instances where the car unexpectedly turns off while driving, posing a serious safety concern. The average cost to fix this issue has not been specified, with an average mileage of 30,000 miles.
- Heated Seats Not Working: Another common problem is the failure of the heated seats to function properly. This can be an inconvenience, especially in colder climates. The average cost to fix this problem has not been provided, with an average mileage of 0 miles.
- MMI Screen Delamination: Owners have experienced issues with the MMI screen delaminating, affecting the display quality and functionality of the multimedia interface. This problem was addressed under goodwill, but it highlights a potential quality concern with the vehicle.
- Transmission Clutch Issue: Reported problems with the transmission clutch can lead to performance issues and potential safety hazards. Owners have noted vibrations and other symptoms indicating a malfunction, requiring attention from a qualified mechanic.
- AC Defroster and Fresh Air Motor Faults: Malfunctions in the AC system, specifically with the defroster and fresh air motors, have been reported. These faults can impact the comfort and functionality of the vehicle's climate control system, necessitating repairs or replacements.
- AC Motor Whining Noise: Owners have reported issues with the AC motor producing a whining noise, indicating a potential fault in the air conditioning system. Addressing this problem may involve replacing the affected component to restore proper functionality.
These common problems with the 2018 Audi SQ5 highlight a range of issues that owners have faced, from electrical failures to mechanical malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly and through qualified professionals is essential to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of the vehicle.
Do 2018 Audi Q5 have problems?
What Common Problems Does the 2018 Audi Q5 Have? Common problems found on the 2018 Audi Q5 include turning off while driving, excessive oil consumption, along with a moldy smell from the A/C. Overall, these problems are worse than some other luxury SUVs, leading to more expensive repair costs as it ages.
Is SQ5 expensive to maintain?
Audi SQ5 Maintenance
Maintenance and repair costs for an Audi SQ5 will amount to $3,388 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs.
What is the problem with the Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI?
Problems? Well, some Q5 3.0 TDIs weren't trouble-free, pre-2012 models in particular suffering from excessive oil consumption (a litre every 1,500 miles), leaky fuel pumps, problems with the start-stop system, timing chain and tensioner failure and in one case at least complete transmission blow-up.
What is the market value of a 2018 Audi SQ5?
If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2018 Audi SQ5 range is priced from $66,700 for the "SQ5 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO" variant and finishes at $66,900 for the "SQ5 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO" variant.
Do 2018 Audi Q5 have problems?
What Common Problems Does the 2018 Audi Q5 Have? Common problems found on the 2018 Audi Q5 include turning off while driving, excessive oil consumption, along with a moldy smell from the A/C. Overall, these problems are worse than some other luxury SUVs, leading to more expensive repair costs as it ages.
Is SQ5 expensive to maintain?
Audi SQ5 Maintenance
Maintenance and repair costs for an Audi SQ5 will amount to $3,388 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs.
What is the problem with the Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI?
Problems? Well, some Q5 3.0 TDIs weren't trouble-free, pre-2012 models in particular suffering from excessive oil consumption (a litre every 1,500 miles), leaky fuel pumps, problems with the start-stop system, timing chain and tensioner failure and in one case at least complete transmission blow-up.
What is the market value of a 2018 Audi SQ5?
If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2018 Audi SQ5 range is priced from $66,700 for the "SQ5 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO" variant and finishes at $66,900 for the "SQ5 3.0 TFSI QUATTRO" variant.
2018 Audi Sq5 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Audi Sq5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Audi Sq5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2018 Audi Sq5 complaints
The NHTSA has received 20 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Audi Sq5.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- VIN: WA1C4AFY4J2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: During a rainstorm, water drained from roof drains that are apparently supposed to be cleaned & maintenance done by dealership on a regular basis but were clogged due to them not being any maintenance done. Water shorted out the entire control module for the entire vehicle computer after leaking into the rear inside behind hatch where battery and electrical components are located rendering the vehicle dead and undriveable on the side of the road. By the vehicles complete electrical system being rendered dead, this puts those in risk of accidents and is not covered as a warranty item for an issue that is well known according to dealership on their entire line of SUV products for the last decade. They wanted more than the SUV was worth to replace the computer control module, body wiring harness, and drain tubes that were clogged, but stated it happens all the time and is well documented by all Audi dealerships.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: WA1C4BFY0J2
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Oil leaking from the engine. Mechanic determined that it was the Filter Housing. They replaced the filter housing and since then, the problem is all good. I spent over $5000 to identify this problem and get it repaired.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-12
- VIN: WA1A4AFY6J2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: After a hard rainstorm the Comfort System Control Module (CCM) errored apparently from getting wet from a clogged sun roof drainage line, causing water to enter the rear left side compartment in which the CCM is housed (behind the insulation). The entire area is still damp 3 days later, and water is also located in the tire well and the rear right side compartment. The CCM error in turn caused a cascade of other errors, including causing the rear lights to stop working, an obvious safety hazard. As is evident from online discussion boards this is a frequent issue with this model and a clear design flaw. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-02
- VIN: WA1C4AFYXJ2
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Engine Thermostat broke
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-10
- VIN: WA1C4AFYXJ2
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Audi SQ 5. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH in rainy weather, several unknown warning lights started blinking and the rear windshield wiper independently activated, and contact was unable to turn off the rear windshield wiper. The contact pulled over on the side on the road and turned off the vehicle. Once the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a water leaking from the sunroof causing corrosion to the air bags connector, module, and the headliner had mold and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,949.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-03
- VIN: WA1C4AFYXJ2
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I’m hearing squeaking noise from the steering column when steering left or right slowly of my Audi SQ5 2018 model. I noticed the noise can be heard loud after driving the vehicle for 30 min on the road or longer time driven. The squeaking noise from steering wheel column is often heard when taking the vehicle out from parking lot or moving the vehicle from stationary while turning the steering wheel. It’s kind of creaking noise rubbing off against something and heard from inside the cabin.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-03
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: WA1A4AFY3J2
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The Forward Collision Warning system in my 2018 Audi SQ5 is meant to autonomously apply the vehicle's brakes in the event the car senses an oncoming forward collision. At least five different times over the past five months, my vehicle's Forward Collision Warning system activated and applied the brakes at seemingly random times when there was no possible threat of an oncoming forward collision because, in each instance, the vehicle was being driven on multi-lane highways with no other vehicles, barriers, or any other frontal hazard within a quarter-mile of my vehicle. In four of the five instances, the vehicle was traveling at speed at or around 65 mph and, when the Forward Collision Warning system was activated without warning, the vehicle rapidly its speed to below 10 mph, which caused me and my passengers to be thrown forward and our seatbelts burned our shoulders and laps. In the other instance, the same occurred while traveling 45 mph. There is no warning or indication of malfunction prior to or following these instances. I''ve run multiple OBD2 scans on the vehicle, none of which have shown any problems with the Frontal Warning Collision system, or any other vehicle system.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-20
- VIN: WA1C4AFY3J2
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: While driving the rear half of the sunroof exploded. With no warning there was a sudden, very load "pop". The sunroof pane had completely shattered and was only held in place by the aftermarket tint layer that had been applied. The mesh shade that sits below the sunroof kept any pieces from falling on us while driving. Had the tint and mesh shade not been there, the interior would have been covered in glass. While we can't say with 100% certainty, we don't believe that any objects/debris hit the glass. The broken pane was on the back, downslope of the roof; if debris had hit it it would not have been a direct impact, but at most a glancing blow. We took the car to the dealer for repair. They immediately stated that it was due to rock/debris impact. The shattering does appear to originate from a single point in the glass, but there is not clear impact damage at that point. The origination point is smaller than a pencil eraser and is a square missing piece, of which there were many throughout the glass. I don't see the rough, crushing type damage I would relate to an object impact.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-24
- VIN: WA1A4AFY0J2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: The car windows were down the windshield wipers were running the front lights were on and parking brake light is flashing. I'm not sure how water was sitting where the spare tire was located. As I researched it stated it may be a faulty comfort module.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-03
- VIN: WA1A4AFY7J2
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Two issues: 1. Phantom braking, sudden deceleration, vehicle came to a rapid complete stop on road. Audi assist light came on. Road Conditions: clear, dry, very good visibility for night conditions. 2. While driving at highway speed, i.e. 65 MPH, the transmission disengaged temporarily for several seconds and causing the engine RPM to surge. Transmission re-engaged and operation became normal.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-02
- VIN: WA1C4AFY7J2
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Twice in the past 5 months my stop/start system has malfunctioned. While rolling to a stop my car had died, reports a malfunction and will only start again after 5-7 attempts. The first time this happened I was at a stop light and could have been hit from the rear. The second time this happened I was stranded in the middle of a very busy 4 lane highway and could have been hit by oncoming traffic. The first time I took my car to Audi they said there were no faults and it should be fine. The most recent time they said they found a fault with the brake pressure sensor and replaced that. I now have to wait and see if it happens again and hope I am not in an accident because of it. The vehicle has been inspected by the same Audi dealership service center two times. There have been no warning lights or error messages in my car prior to this happening either time. I'm aware there is a class action lawsuit against Audi's parent company for this malfunction and I told the service center this as well. Audi needs to make this a recall and fix the issue before someone is hurt or worse.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-08
- VIN: WA1C4AFY9J2
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Tire sidewall is splitting. There have been no accidents or incidents that could have caused this type of sidewall damage. The tire is a Contisportcontact 5P, 255/40 zr21.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: WA1A4AFY4J2
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY CAR KEEPS SAYING PLEASE REDUCE OIL LEVEL
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-05
- VIN: WA1C4AFY0J2
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE 'STEERING MALFUNCTION' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE WARNING SAID THAT IT WAS OK TO DRIVE. ON THE SAME DAY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ASKEW AND WAS NO LONGER ALIGNED. THIS MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN IN JULY 2020. I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE ON 7/23/20. ON 9/5/20, THE SAME 'STEERING MALFUNCTION' WARNING LIGHT LIT UP. IT IS BACK WITH THE DEALER AS IF 9/8/20.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-17
- VIN: WA1C4AFY1J2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS STOPPED IN A DESIGNATED LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. AS THE LAST CAR WAS PASSING ME GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND MAKE MY LEFT TURN. THE AUDI PRE-SENSE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. SO NOW I'M IN THE LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH MY CAR TEMPORARILY DISABLED. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. IF I HAD HAD MY DOG IN THE BACK OF THE CAR, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN INTO THE WINDSHIELD. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR 50 YEARS, MY WIFE, FOR 48 AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS SYSTEM IS UNSAFE AND THERE SHOULD BE A WAY TO HAVE IT PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-23
- VIN: WA1C4AFY7J2
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY 2018 AUDI SQ5 BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2018. I BELIEVE THE PIRELLI TIRES THAT WERE PUT ON THE CAR DURING PRODUCATION ARE DEFECTIVE. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES CAME APART; THE NOISE CANCELLATION PADS CAME APART IN THE TIRE AND HAVE ROLLED UP. THEY WERE CAUSING THE WHOLE CAR TO SHAKE WHEN I WOULD GO OVER 50+ MPH. THESE WERE UNSAFE TIRES TO BE DRIVING ON. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU INCASE YOU HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THE DEFECT IN THESE TIRES YET. THEY ARE UNSAFE TIRES TO HAVE ON THE ROAD. THE DOT NUMBER ON THESE PZ4 TIRES: UN RM V376 4517. I HAD TO REPLACE THESE TIRES AT MY EXPENSE. I FEEL THESE TIRES ARE HORRIBLY UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE RECALLED. HTTPS://VIDMAILS.COM/V/WYATDA44DT
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: WA1A4AFY2J2
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI SQ5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN THE VICINITY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (BELL AUDI, 782 US1, EDISON, NJ) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-27
- VIN: WA1C4AFY3J2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BACKUP CAMERA DEFAULTS TO A BLACK GRAPHIC VIEW IN STEAD OF CAMERA. ALMOST IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS I HAD TO SWITCH TO CAMERA AFTER EVERY START WHILE BACKING UP IN PARKING LOTS.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-20
- VIN: WA1C4BFY3J2
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: AUDI'S MMI HAS A PARKING AID WHICH INCLUDES A 360 DEGREE TOP VIEW MODE. TOP VIEW MODE REVERTS TO "GRAPHIC VIEW" WITH EACH RESTART OF THE VEHICLE. TOP VIEW MODE SHOULD KEEP THE USER'S LAST SETTING WHICH IN MY CASE IS "CAMERA VIEW." CAMERA VIEW IS SAFER BECAUSE THE DRIVER CAN ACTUALLY SEE IF THERE ARE ANY OBSTACLES RIGHT UP AGAINST THE CAR (E.G. CHILDREN) WHICH SENSORS COULD MISS. TO SWITCH TO CAMERA VIEW, THE DRIVER NEEDS TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD AND CLICK THROUGH THE MMI MENUS. IF PARKING WITH TRAFFIC, THIS IS A DISTRACTION AND ALSO NOT SAFE. THIS DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE ISN'T BEING ADDRESSED BY AUDI IN A TIMELY FASHION - IT'S BEEN PRESENT FOR OVER A CALENDAR YEAR. NEW AUDI VEHICLES APPARENTLY INCLUDE A LATER MMI VERSION WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THIS BUG BUT THEY HAVE NOT DISTRIBUTED A FIX TO EXISTING VEHICLES.
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WA1C4AFY5J2
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WITH THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN AND WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE DOWN A SMALL INCLINED DRIVEWAY, CROSSED THE STREET, AND CRASHED INTO THE CORNER OF THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED BACK INTO THE STREET AND STOPPED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI SOUTH COAST (1425 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705 (714) 973-7766) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
2018 Audi Sq5 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2018 Audi Sq5.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
- Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
- Consequence: The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
- Consequence: A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
- Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Park It: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
- Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Negative 2018 Audi Sq5 car reviews
Positive 2018 Audi Sq5 car reviews
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I'm thrilled with my decision to go for the 2018 Audi SQ5 prestige. I did my research and compared it to other models like the new F-Pace S, XC60 T8, 43 AMG, and upcoming redesigned X3 M40i. The Audi SQ5's standard adaptive dampers provide the perfect balance between comfort and sportiness. In comparison, the Volvo is too soft and floaty for my taste, while the others are too harsh for daily driving even with adaptive dampers. When I drove the Lexus RX and the SQ5 back-to-back on my local roads, I found the SQ5 to be quieter and better at soaking up bumps while also being faster. The virtual cockpit and modern entertainment system are truly the best and most updated in their class, ahead of other competitors. Having Google Maps on a 12.3
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Hey there! Don't forget to do your homework!
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You can test drive all the SUVs in this class to find the perfect one for you. I personally test drove the SQ5 and it left a lasting impression on me. Although I initially purchased a fiscally responsible 2019 redesigned ACURA RDX sport package, I found myself constantly thinking about the SQ5. Eventually, I decided to trade in the RDX with only 3K miles on it due to its turbo lag and my regret of not choosing the SQ5 initially. In the end, I purchased the 2018 SQ5 with 5K miles and I couldn't be happier! I absolutely love commuting to work every day, and the red caliper brakes are just the cherry on top.
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Still new. It's great to hear that everything seems to be working perfectly! We won't know of any problems until a few years later, but please do give us an update in a year or so.
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This is a wonderful car. The technology is very adaptable, the car is comfortable, and it looks great. There are many nice details. I can't wait to see the gas mileage!
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Cornelius Crona 2024-03-20
Although my 2018 SQ5 experienced a thermostat failure, it was promptly addressed by the dealer. While this issue has been reported by other owners on audiworld.com, it is important to note that it was resolved within a week and did not cause any further damage. Overall, I am satisfied with the car's performance and features. However, I do hope that Audi will continue to improve their reliability in the future.