Carsieve All versions
At a glance
- Years: 2016 to today. Facelift in 2020. SQ2 with 300 PS.
- Reliability: 4/5. About 96.5% of Q2s pass the first inspection without defects. Brake discs are the main fault.
- DIY: 3/5. Brake jobs are doable, but rear brake discs need a scanner to open the electric parking brake.
- Biggest risk: the brake pedal weld recall on 2020 cars. Check it first.
- Prefer: a car with full service history and dealer proof that recall work is done.
- Avoid: open recalls and cars with no service records.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.0 TFSI (DKR, DLA, DUS): manual or dry S tronic. From 2021 the car had 110 PS, not 116 PS. See the 1.0 TSI guide.
- 1.4 TFSI (CZE, 2016 to 2018): dry S tronic only. Its known faults are on the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI guide.
- 1.5 TFSI (DPC, DXD): cold-start judder, mostly on manual cars. See the 1.5 TSI evo guide.
- 2.0 TFSI (DKZ, DNN, DNU): wet S tronic. No engine guide yet. Ask for oil change records.
- 2.0 TDI EA288 (DTR, DXR, DFG, DTT, DFH): the 190 PS version left the range in summer 2018. See the 2.0 TDI guide.
- 1.6 TDI (DGT): manual or dry S tronic. No engine guide yet.
- Dry S tronic (DQ200): a dual-clutch gearbox with a dry clutch, on 1.0, 1.4 and 1.5 TFSI and 1.6 TDI. See the DQ200 guide.
- Wet S tronic (DQ381): a dual-clutch gearbox with an oil bath, on 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI. See the DQ381 guide.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal weld recall 46I7 | Built 2020 (EU alert: 6 July to 30 August) | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Brake discs and pads | All Q2 | Not stated | Front 340-629 EUR, rear 251-487 EUR (Germany, year not stated) |
| Parking brake release recall | 1.0 TFSI manual, built 2016 to 2018 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Fuse box plug recall 97HO | Right-hand drive, built 2019 to 2023 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Side blade recall 53D2 | Built 11 October 2016 to 11 June 2021 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Headrest weld recall 72H9 | Built 2018, calendar weeks 22 to 31 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Measure the rear brake discs and look at the pads. Bad result: worn-down discs or pads. A rear disc change costs 251-487 EUR (Germany, year not stated). Rear changes need a scanner to open the electric parking brake.
- Ask a dealer to confirm that recall 46I7 (brake pedal weld) is done. Bad result: an open campaign or no record.
- On a cold start, check that the electric parking brake works properly. Bad result: it releases by itself. Ask a dealer to read the fault memory with a scanner.
- Ask a dealer to confirm that recall 97HO (fuse box plug) is done on right-hand-drive cars. Bad result: an open campaign. No scanner needed.
- Look at the side blade on the C-pillar (the pillar behind the rear door). Bad result: a blade that is loose or partly off. Ask for recall 53D2 status.
- Ask a dealer to confirm that recall 72H9 (headrest weld) is done. Bad result: an open campaign.
- Ask a dealer to check the VIN (the car's chassis number) for any open recall campaign. Bad result: any open campaign.
Running costs
| Operational | €193 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €118 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €151 |
| Total per month | €462 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €69 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 1,497
- 25th percentile
- €15,499
- Median price
- €17,300
- 75th percentile
- €19,099
- Median mileage
- 98,257 km
- Median first registration
- 2018
- Dealer share
- 85.5%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €17,647
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Brake pedal weld recall 46I7
The weld between the brake pedal and its plate can break when the pedal is pressed suddenly. The plate can then come off completely. The cause is the weld joint. The EU alert names cars built from 6 July to 30 August 2020, 7,389 vehicles worldwide. The fix is a recall from owners. The repair is not stated, and no price is confirmed.
Sources: Car-Recalls: brake pedal weld recall, Gebrauchtwagenberater: Audi Q2 typical faults, problems and recalls
Brake discs and pads
Brake discs wear early. Inspection reports name them as the main fault of the Q2, and recent press reports say the same. A garage guide adds that rust builds up quickly after a short standstill and causes dull brake noises. The cause is wear and rust. The fault affects all Q2s. The fix is new discs and pads. Rear discs need a scanner to open the electric parking brake before the change. A parts portal gives 340-629 EUR for the front and 251-487 EUR for the rear (Germany, year not stated; the example car is a 2017 Q2 1.4 TFSI). Revised parts are not stated.
Sources: auto motor und sport: Audi Q2 used-car check, t-online: Audi Q2 at the TÜV, Repareo: Audi Q2 brake change
Parking brake release recall
The electric parking brake, a motor-driven handbrake, can release by itself after a cold start. The cause is not stated. The fault affects 1.0 TFSI cars with a manual gearbox, built from February 2016 to June 2018. The fix is not stated, and no recall code is given. A 2025 press report lists five Q2 recalls, including unreliable electric parking brakes. No price is confirmed.
Sources: Gebrauchtwagenberater: Audi Q2 typical faults, problems and recalls, t-online: Audi Q2 at the TÜV
Fuse box plug recall 97HO
A plug connection on the fuse-carrier supply line was fitted wrongly. It can come loose and lead to failure of the engine, the instrument cluster or the lights. The fault affects right-hand-drive Q2s built from 2019 to 2023. The fix is to check and secure the plug connection. The revised parts are not stated, and no price is confirmed. The German motor authority (KBA) lists the recall under reference 013099. The UK list uses reference R/2023/254.
Sources: Car-Recalls: KBA recall, Car Recalls UK: DVSA recall
Side blade recall 53D2
A side blade on the C-pillar can partly detach from the bodywork. It can come off while driving and endanger the cars behind. The cause is not stated. The fault affects Q2s built from 11 October 2016 to 11 June 2021. The fix is not stated, and no price is confirmed.
Sources: Car-Recalls: C-pillar side blade recall
Headrest weld recall 72H9
The headrest fitting may have been welded wrongly to the backrest. This limits headrest protection in a crash. The cause is the weld. The fault affects Q2s built in calendar weeks 22 to 31 of 2018. The fix is not stated, and no price is confirmed.
Sources: Car-Recalls: headrest recall, Gebrauchtwagenberater: Audi Q2 typical faults, problems and recalls
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 46I7 | 2020, 6 July to 30 August | Recall from owners; repair not stated. |
| EU | 53D2 | 11 October 2016 to 11 June 2021 | Not stated. |
| EU (origin Germany) | 72H9 | 2018, calendar weeks 22 to 31 | Not stated. |
| Germany (press) | not given | 1.0 TFSI manual, 02/2016 to 06/2018 | Not stated. |
| Germany (KBA, the federal motor authority) and UK (DVSA) | 97HO | Right-hand drive, 2019 to 2023 | Check and secure the plug connection. |
| UK (DVSA) | 42I3 (R/2017/311) | August 2017, 30 cars | Both rear wheel bearing housings replaced. |
Maintenance
- Brakes: measure disc and pad wear at each service. Rear disc changes need a scanner to open the electric parking brake.
- Parking brake: have the fault memory read with a scanner before you buy, especially on a 1.0 TFSI manual.
- Recalls: ask a dealer to confirm recall work by VIN and keep the paperwork.
Sources
English
- Car-Recalls: brake pedal weld recall
- Car-Recalls: C-pillar side blade recall
- Car-Recalls: headrest recall
- Car-Recalls: KBA fuse box recall
- Car Recalls UK: DVSA fuse box recall
- Car Recalls UK: DVSA rear wheel bearing housings