2021 Hum/Growl While Slow Turning

[mtwallace85]

So I have a 2021 SQ5 with the sport differential and I’ve been noticing a noise that I would describe as a hum or growling noise coming from the back when I’m making turns at slow speeds in parking lots. There is also an ever so subtle vibration I can feel too. It seems this happens when I’m actually giving it gas and not just coasting. Either way, I took it to the dealership to have the recall work done on the backup camera software and had them check it out but they told me it’s normal Quattro noises. I’ve been driving Audis with Quattro for about 22 years now and this is only the second time I’ve experienced this. The first time was with my 2019 TTRS and they ended up replacing the rear diff. Can anybody else confirm whether or not this is happening with your car? Thanks!

[GoCougs1234]

I have the same vehicle and have had that issue. It comes and goes (mostly goes) for me. Dealer also said NFP. When I first experienced it I was reminded of driving Detroit iron with old school clutch/cone type limit slip diffs, though the SQ5 incarnation is less prominent. I figure it's a combination of grippy road surface and warmer temps (grippier tires). I've had the vehicle since new and now at almost 50,000 miles, with MANY MANY stage 1 launches and AMAX shifts, I have no problems that I know of.

[mtwallace85]

I have the same vehicle and have had that issue. It comes and goes (mostly goes) for me. Dealer also said NFP. When I first experienced it I was reminded of driving Detroit iron with old school clutch/cone type limit slip diffs, though the SQ5 incarnation is less prominent. I figure it's a combination of grippy road surface and warmer temps (grippier tires). I've had the vehicle since new and now at almost 50,000 miles, with MANY MANY stage 1 launches and AMAX shifts, I have no problems that I know of.

Thanks for the reply!