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US recalls (2)
Structure: body, tailgate
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback vehicle. The connections that join the metal sheets to form the rear lid may have been improperly connected.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: A dealer will replace the rear lid, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 55M6.
Structure: body
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Structure
2022-08-03 · campaign 2022-455 · 6 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback models, the rear hatch lid may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the latch could break or detach in a crash and allow the rear hatch to deform more than it is designed to.
Safety Risk:
A rear hatch that deforms too much during a crash could lead to an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch lid.
Electrical
2021-12-09 · campaign 2021-740
Issue:
On certain vehicles, if you spill liquid on the rear seat, or drive through heavy rain or deep water, the gateway control module could be damaged. If this happens, the vehicle may enter emergency mode and suddenly lose power to the wheels.
Note: The power steering and braking systems will continue to work. You may also see warning messages on the instrument panel when this happens.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam, as necessary.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ5. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi SQ5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SQ5 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| SQ5 Sportback 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.