Audi Q2 GA 30 TFSI, 116 PS, 6-speed manual (2017–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Audi Q2 (since 2016): known problems and buying guide

  A solid used buy; check the brake pedal recall, the parking brake and the brake discs before you pay.

• Engine guide VW 1.0 TSI three-cylinder petrol (EA211): problems, costs and what to check

  A strong small engine, but check the coolant module, the injector recall and the turbo wastegate before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. 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.
2. Ask a dealer to confirm that recall 46I7 (brake pedal weld) is done. Bad result: an open campaign or no record.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ask a dealer to confirm that recall 72H9 (headrest weld) is done. Bad result: an open campaign.
7. Ask a dealer to check the VIN (the car's chassis number) for any open recall campaign. Bad result: any open campaign.

From the engine guide

1. Camshaft adjuster bolts (listen, 2018-2020 cars). Listen for grinding or scraping at the timing belt cover on a cold start. Ask whether the bolt check (TPI 2038019) was done. Bad: a grinding noise or no record on a 2018-2020 car.
2. Timing belt, water pump and oil (no scanner). Ask for dated invoices with mileage for belt, pump and oil changes. Check the coolant cold. Bad: no record, low coolant, white crystals at the pump.
3. Turbo wastegate (scanner). Warm engine, roll in third, add light throttle; listen for a metallic rattle. Read P2563 and P0299, including deleted entries. Bad: rattle or limp mode.
4. Injectors and recall (scanner). Check the VIN for 24FO, 24FP or 24FQ. Scan fuel trims and misfires. Bad: an open recall, fuel smell or misfire.
5. Intake, coils and plugs (scanner). Scan P0300-P0304 and check for rough idle, misfire under load, or a flashing engine light. Ask for a plug invoice at 60,000 km. Bad: a misfire that moves with a swapped coil.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions