Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 207 of 207 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 60 of 207 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
76 complaint records
"Audi engine start system malfunction continues to go off on the dash and the majority of the exterior lighting has gone into a malfunction as well. The left rear fuse panel in the luggage compartment has moisture in it and on the wires...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
33 complaint records
"The check engine light came on so I stopped at the nearest auto repair shop and the codes came back that the thermostat was sticking partially closed and the water pump was leaking...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Suspension
25 complaint records
"Both rear coil springs observed to have failed (broken) upon bringing car to mechanic for brake job. Less than 60k miles...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V369000DO NOT DRIVE | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. | Normally free |
| 21V947000 | Structure | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 19V737000 | Structure | 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. | Normally free |
| 19V416000 | Wheels | 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. | Normally free |
| 19V277000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. | Normally free |
| 16V955000 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021740 2021-12-09 | Electrical | 48,146 | Issue: On certain vehicles, if you spill liquid on the rear seat, or drive through heavy rain or deep water, the gateway control module could be damaged. |
| 2019520 2019-10-16 | Structure | 30,567 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the rear wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving. Safety Risk: Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others. |
| 2019265 2019-06-05 | Structure | 22,221 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving. Safety Risk: Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others. |
| 2019173 2019-04-08 | Brakes | 1,758 | Issue: Some vehicles were built with an incorrect brake master cylinder. The master cylinder may be too short, which could cause it to fail. |
| 2018292 2018-06-01 | Brakes | 5,120 | On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA 24-04 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. |
| TSB_2052680_2 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer. | |
| TSB_2083409_1 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded. | |
| TSB_2020552_15 Sep 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning. | |
| TSB_2074846_5 Sep 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2078648_4 Sep 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel. | |
| TSB_2030471_9 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped. | |
| TSB_2051095_12 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones. | |
| TSB_2068999_5 Sep 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2079214_4 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate. | |
| TSB_2069331_8 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. | |
| TSB_2074436_3 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. | |
| TSB_2063528_5 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior. | |
| TSB_2063546_5 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering. | |
| TSB_2067132_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. | |
| TSB_2068999_4 Aug 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2069078_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2069904_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. | |
| TSB_2076945_2 Aug 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. | |
| SM 05-2026 Aug 2026 | Structure | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| TSB_2072304_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_20741717_15 Aug 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2075120_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. | |
| TSB_2079732_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2059057_15 Aug 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. | |
| TSB_2078648_3 Aug 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2082846_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. | |
| TSB_2081573_4 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2078648_2 Jul 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2073282_1 Jul 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. | |
| TSB_2073747_4 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. | |
| TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2074640_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. | |
| TSB_2074729_3 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| TSB_2059335_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. | |
| TSB_2069331_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. | |
| TSB_2082323_1 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. | |
| TSB_2052680_6 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. | |
| TSB_2073867_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. | |
| TSB_2074806_5 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving. | |
| TSB_2059057_14 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. | |
| AOS-26-25 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV... | |
| TSB_2080517_4 May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2074808_4 May 2026 | Power Train | The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years | |
| TSB_2022032_12 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. | |
| TSB_2080517_3 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2070568_6 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2081531_1 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. | |
| TSB_2081409_1 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder. | |
| TSB_2023187_8 Mar 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. | |
| TSB_2074823_2 Mar 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information when the hydraulic pump cannot be adapted - P17EF00 in gearbox control unit. | |
| TSB_2081405_1 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. | |
| TSB_2024323_13 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2051095_11 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app. | |
| TSB_2081200_1 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs. | |
| DC_Audi_CF_ Airbag Mar 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. | |
| TSB_2024323_12 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2021205_10 Feb 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. | |
| TSB_2051095_10 Feb 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded. | |
| TSB_2059335_6 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. |
Showing 60 of 1024 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Do not drive it home until the do-not-drive recall is confirmed repaired.At least one campaign on this vehicle carries a federal do-not-drive advisory. Confirm the repair with the dealer, by VIN, before taking delivery.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 2 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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