2022 AUDI SQ5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AUDI SQ5
The 2022 AUDI SQ5 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 AUDI SQ5
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 AUDI SQ5, potentially affecting up to 577,983 vehicles.
Recall 22V567000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V947000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 288,991 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V947000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
| 288,991 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 AUDI SQ5
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AUDI SQ5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Audi SQ5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
Safety Rating for the 2022 AUDI SQ5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AUDI SQ5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AUDI SQ5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 AUDI SQ5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2075688_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides informaiton when the display on the temparature control diffeers from the set temparature, or the display is black.
TSB_2076267_2 — ENGINE
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS Data base in instances where there is intermittently no restart after start stop - V6 TFSI.
AOS-25-29 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: The hotfix is to correct a test plan that ends without a conclusion.
TSB_2071472_3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This TSB provides information when the door window moves slowly/not smoothly.
TSB_2077593_1 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when the engine tempearature is too high; DTCs P00B700, P011600; P268100.
A0124492076267_1 — ENGINE
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS Data base in instances where there is intermittently no restart after start stop - V6 TFSI.
A0124292074392_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when DTC U060B00 is stored in the engine control unit.
WS_Airbag light on — AIR BAGS
Airbag light on - DTC B101704, B103604
A6423902064585_2 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin provides information for when the front power windows make noises when they are opened or closed.
A8723382068460_2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides instructions for when the air conditioning system does not cool the cabin and DTCs P053000 or P251500.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 AUDI SQ5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI SQ5
- 2017 AUDI SQ5 — 5 complaints
- 2018 AUDI SQ5 — 35 complaints
- 2019 AUDI SQ5 — 24 complaints
- 2020 AUDI SQ5 — 10 complaints
- 2021 AUDI SQ5 — 14 complaints
- 2022 AUDI SQ5 (current)
- 2023 AUDI SQ5 — 3 complaints
- 2024 AUDI SQ5 — 8 complaints
- 2025 AUDI SQ5 — 3 complaints
- 2026 AUDI SQ5 — 0 complaints