2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Audi SQ2 has 4 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $120 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Audi SQ2 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: EA888 2.0 TFSI coolant leak from water pump / thermostat housing, S tronic (DQ381) 7-speed wet-clutch transmission: jerky low-speed shifts, hesitation and limp mode, MMI infotainment freezing, rebooting and lost settings. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2021 Audi SQ2 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Audi SQ2 issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The SQ2's EA888 2.0 TFSI shares the well-documented Volkswagen-Group composite water pump / thermostat housing assembly that develops slow coolant leaks. The plastic housing and the shaft seal on the electrically-controlled thermostat unit are a known wear point that typically st… Repairs typically run $350-$900. Severity: medium.
The SQ2's 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch (the wet-clutch DQ381 / 0GC unit shared across MQB-platform A3/Q3/TT and VW Golf GTI/R) is generally durable but is widely reported to develop jerky or hesitant engagement at low speed and in stop-start traffic, harsh shifts when hot, and oc… Repairs typically run $300-$3,500. Severity: medium.
Q2 and SQ2 owners report the MMI infotainment system intermittently freezing, getting stuck/rebooting, throwing random pop-up messages while driving, or forgetting personalisation settings (e.g. prompting to 'make the Audi personal' again every few drives). Forum reports describe… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
The EA888 2.0 TFSI uses an integrated PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve in the valve cover whose rubber diaphragm and check valve are a known failure point across the engine family. When the diaphragm tears, the seal is lost and unmetered air enters, producing rough idle, possibl… Repairs typically run $120-$350. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
