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Audi Sq5 warranty claim denied?

1,331 manufacturer communications on file 2 warranty extensions / campaigns 2012–2025 model years covered

If your Audi SQ5 warranty claim was recently denied, you're not alone — and a denial is not always the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration whenever they identify recurring issues, and Audi has filed 1,331 such communications for the SQ5 across model years 2012–2025. Two of these are formal warranty extensions or service campaigns, including an electric fuel pump warranty extension for certain 2018–2021 model-year vehicles and an electromechanical steering unit warranty extension for 2012–2015 model-year vehicles. These documents show that Audi has acknowledged specific defects in writing, which can be relevant context when a claim involving a related component is denied. Denials are sometimes based on incomplete records, miscommunication, or a narrow reading of coverage — and many are reconsidered once supported by the right documentation. A free assessment can help you understand whether your denied claim relates to a known, documented issue, and what general options may be available to you. There's no obligation, and reviewing your situation costs nothing upfront.

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What Audi has documented for the Sq5

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-04-28 · AWA 22-05 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new electric fuel pump warranty extension for 2018-2021 S4, S5, SQ5, Q8, A8, and Q7 vehicles
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2021-06-01 · AWA 21-03 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new electromechanical steering unit warranty extension for 2012-2015 Model Year Audi B8 (A4, Q5 & SQ5) and C7 (A6) Vehicles
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2024-11-26 · A5724692076136_1
This bulleit nprovides information whe the LED in remote control key does not flash when a button is pressed.
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2024-11-26 · A9124872024323_11
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
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2024-11-25 · A5024152062633_3
This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
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2024-11-25 · A9024472059891_8
This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
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2024-11-22 · A6424022020552_13
This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
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2024-11-22 · A6924192072023_2
This TSB provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B120E1B.
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2024-11-22 · A9124842018187_17
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
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2024-11-22 · A9624132076057_1
This bulletin provides information when the remote start activates the vehicle anti-theft alarm.
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2024-11-21 · A9124812076031_1
This bulletin provides information when the weather widget is not working correctly in vehicles with Android module.
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2024-11-21 · A9124822076052_1
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relev...
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2024-11-20 · A0024992070568_3
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
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2024-11-20 · A4324002067531_5
This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit.
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2024-11-20 · A9024432059863_4
This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs.
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2024-11-20 · A9124802068171_5
This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards.
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2024-11-19 · A9624102076088_1
This TSB Provides information when the HomeLink buttons in the mirror are not working / Garage door opener cannot be programmed.
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2024-11-15 · A4024852059996_4
This bulletin provides infomraion when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension.
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2024-11-15 · A9324342074808_2
This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
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2024-11-15 · A9624092076008_1
This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly.
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2024-11-12 · A9124782075537_2
This TSB provides information when DTCs U142100 and U164200 are stored as passive/sporadic in the gateway.
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2024-11-07 · A9124772075681_1
This TSB provides information when the time/date are difficult to set, or cannot be set.
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2024-11-07 · A9624062075891_1
This bulletin provides information when various camera-based driver assistance systems are unavailable (DTC B200FF2 (1123875)).
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2024-11-07 · A9624072056019_3
This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
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2024-11-04 · A0024982075515_2
This bulletin advises that fuel additives are not permitted.
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Common questions

Why was my Audi SQ5 warranty claim denied?
Claims are commonly denied for reasons such as the issue being classified as wear-and-tear, missing or incomplete maintenance records, coverage that had expired, or the dealer determining the repair falls outside the original warranty terms. Sometimes denials stem from how the service advisor documented the complaint rather than the actual mechanical issue. Reviewing the denial paperwork and comparing it against any related manufacturer bulletins can help clarify the stated reason.
Can a denied Audi warranty claim be reversed?
Yes, denials can sometimes be reconsidered, particularly when additional documentation, repair history, or evidence of a known manufacturer issue is presented. Manufacturers occasionally issue warranty extensions or service campaigns that retroactively cover certain repairs. Whether a specific denial can be revisited depends on the vehicle's history, the repair involved, and applicable coverage terms, so each situation is reviewed individually.
What is a warranty extension or service campaign, and does my SQ5 qualify?
A warranty extension or service campaign is issued when a manufacturer identifies a defect affecting specific model years or components and agrees to extend coverage for that issue beyond the standard warranty period. Audi has filed two such extensions for the SQ5, covering an electric fuel pump issue and an electromechanical steering unit issue for certain model years. Whether a particular vehicle qualifies depends on its model year, VIN, and repair history.
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