[Status: Resolved] European 2020 Audi Q5 key code in US - possible?

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Digitalnomad
Member since August 2022 • 148 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2020 Audi Q5 to make a spare key?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1664 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Audi Q5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Uncleben
Member • 57 posts

Just tried this on my 2020 Audi Q5—anyone else have success?

September 21, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 54 posts

My 2020 Audi Q5's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 120 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2020 Audi Q5 won’t recognize the key.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 75 posts

Same problem on my 2020 Audi Q5. Watching for any working solutions.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 68 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2020 Audi Q5 key issues!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 5 posts

My 2020 Audi Q5 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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