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 | €185 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €102 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €152 |
| Total per month | €439 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €177 |
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
- 4,322
- 25th percentile
- €22,900
- Median price
- €25,900
- 75th percentile
- €29,790
- Median mileage
- 25,081 km
- Median first registration
- 2024
- Dealer share
- 97.6%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €20,269
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.