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2025 Audi SQ5 Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in New York

Purchased New in New York
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$84,934
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
32 Days
Out of Service
4,061 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

New York Audi SQ5 Case: 4 Repair Visits and 32 Days Out of Service

2025 Audi SQ5 lemon law buyback in New York: Easy Lemon recovered $84,934 for this client after 4 repair visits and 32 days out of service. The claim was brought under New York Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client purchased this 2025 Audi SQ5 new in New York. Its repair orders run from August 21, 2025 to January 31, 2026: 4 visits in all, and 32 days when it could not be driven. The first visit was logged at 4,061 miles.

Audi settled the claim with a vehicle buyback of $84,934. That figure includes our client's payment, the lender payoff and the attorney fees Audi paid.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Steering
  • Braking
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4
Repair Attempts
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32
Days Out of Service
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4,061
Miles at First Repair
✓
$84,934
Recovered
Repair History

2025 Audi SQ5 Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: August 21–25, 2025

  • The owner brought in the new vehicle saying that two days ago it had trouble starting; the engine would crank but would not turn on right away.
  • Eventually, the vehicle started, and the owner drove to Washington.
  • On the return trip yesterday, the check engine light came on and stayed on for the entire drive.
  • The vehicle was scanned and a passive fault code P047600 (Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "A" Range/Performance) was found.
  • The fault was cleared, and after a test drive no codes returned.

Visit 2: December 18–26, 2025

  • The owner dropped off the vehicle and reported that the check engine light was on and that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vents.
  • The vehicle was scanned and a code for "P050700: Idle Control System RPM Higher than Expected" was found.
  • A throttle recalibration and adjustment relearn test plan was performed, and after a test drive, the vehicle was operating normally and similar to a known good Audi vehicle.

Visit 3: January 2–8, 2026

  • The owner dropped off the vehicle reporting multiple warning messages, including a drive system malfunction, loose wheel warning, and check engine light.
  • The dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed the owner's concerns, finding fault messages such as "Drive System Malfunction," "Loose Wheel Warning," and "Brakes Malfunction." Diagnostics showed related fault codes, and the cause was identified as known issues covered under several technical service bulletins.
  • The repairs included multiple software updates, securing the negative 12-volt battery terminal connection, and an additional attempt to complete the software flash.

Visit 4: January 21–31, 2026

  • The owner left the vehicle because of a check engine light and a concern that the driver cruise control feature intermittently becomes unavailable. The owner had to turn the vehicle off and back on again to restore operation.
  • The technician confirmed the concern, scanned the vehicle, and found DTC U107100 indicating a communication issue with the automatic distance regulation system.
  • Wiring and fuses were inspected per the test plan, and replacement of the J1121 Driver Assistance Systems Control Module was recommended.
  • The required part is currently on special order.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2025 Audi SQ5 Be a Lemon in New York?

New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a) covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased, or registered in New York (also has separate used car lemon law).

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - the court may award a consumer who prevails reasonable attorney fees (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a(l))
This case: Across 4 repair visits, the SQ5 spent 32 days out of service. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Audi SQ5 Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We reviewed the repair orders from August 21, 2025 to January 31, 2026 and tallied up how many visits were made and how many days the SQ5 stayed with the dealer.

2

Building the File

For every visit, we kept a timeline of the complaint, what the technician found and what repairs were done. We then grouped this information by system: engine, electrical, HVAC, steering and braking.

3

Demand to Audi

Audi received our written demand, with the repair history attached, asking for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

The claim settled as a vehicle buyback of $84,934. Legal representation cost our client nothing out of pocket†.

Case Status

$84,934 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$84,934
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2025 Audi SQ5
  • Purchased in: New York
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 4,061 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical, HVAC, Steering, Braking
  • Repair attempts: 4 visits
  • Days out of service: 32 days
  • Manufacturer: Audi
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $84,934 (Buyback)
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Steven Nassi, Esq.

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Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

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Common Questions

2025 Audi SQ5 Lemon Law Questions in New York

How does New York lemon law apply to a Audi SQ5?
The New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a) uses a standard of 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). Written warranties are also covered nationwide by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
What was the settlement amount for this 2025 Audi SQ5?
A vehicle buyback totaling $84,934. Part went to our client, part paid off the lender, and the rest covered attorney fees, which the manufacturer paid. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
How is a buyback different from cash and keep?
With a buyback, the manufacturer takes the vehicle back, pays off the loan or lease and refunds the owner, minus any use allowance the state allows. With cash and keep, the owner keeps the vehicle and gets a cash payment.
What does it cost to bring a Audi lemon law claim with Easy Lemon?
There is no upfront fee. Lemon law fee-shifting statutes generally make the manufacturer pay the attorney fees. Our client in this case paid nothing out of pocket†.
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