repaired · 2023 Q2
Body: tailgate
Risk. An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 Audi SQ5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi SQ5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-947 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi SQ5 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
1Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Forward collision avoidance
1Structure
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Audi SQ5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other SQ5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SQ5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What SQ5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car was at the dealership for a second time due to an emissions issue. While there the coolant light came on. After paying for a second evaluation, it was determined that the water pump was failing. Because of the water pump design, coolant migration occurred which can ultimately lead to turbo…
On July 17,2026 my vehicle suddenly overheated. All warning lights came on and I stopped immediately. The car had to be towed to North Atlanta Audi for inspection and repair. I was told the waterpump had failed and corrupted the vacuum lines. There was no symptoms or previous warnings at any time.…
Own a 2022 SQ5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.