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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1C4AFY5K2002817 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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WA1C4AFY5K2•••••• 2019 Audi SQ5

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2019 Audi SQ5 build (3 vs 2).

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Most reported Service Brakes 2 Electrical System 1 Engine 1

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Engine Apr 2026
Piston skirt extended warranty calls for replacement of the pistons. This does NOT fix the issue if the vehicle was driven long term with damaged pistons. In my case the vehicle started knocking 1000 miles after replacement. Unsafe to drive and I now how to pay for a new engine…
Electrical System Jan 2020
Cars dash board go will go out while driving. Completely disabling all gauges until it resets. Bluegrass audi can't seem to figure it. I asked several months ago to be contacted by audi but I was never contacted. Audi bluegrass has had the car2-3 times now with no solution. This…
Service Brakes Jan 2019
Issues with auto breaking in reverse car will sometimes stop abruptly while backing up when no other vehicles or people are present

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WA1C4AFY5K2002817 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.