2022 Audi SQ5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Audi SQ5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 79 on record.
2022 Audi SQ5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2022 Audi SQ5 recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2022 Audi SQ5 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2022 Audi SQ5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2022 Audi SQ5 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 14
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 14.
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
Bulletin A0023752066297_3 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.
Bulletin A942364201274916 · Exterior Lighting · May 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
Bulletin A912394201818713 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
Bulletin A9423632061922_2 · Exterior Lighting · May 2023This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence.
Bulletin A9023182065960_2 · Back Over Prevention · Mar 2023This bulletin describes the steps to update the MIB3 software when applicable.
Bulletin A9123632060523_2 · Back Over Prevention · Jan 2023SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
Bulletin DC_RECALLS · Equipment · Dec 2022This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin A442292202256321 · Steering · May 2022Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
Bulletin DC_20220329 · Equipment · Mar 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ5 PHEV. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi SQ5. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
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 w…
Transport Canada #2022455 · Aug 2022Electrical
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 th…
Transport Canada #2021740 · Dec 2021Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi SQ5
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2022 Audi SQ5 vehicles on record
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