2022 Audi SQ5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Audi SQ5 at 21 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
21
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Audi SQ5 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Audi SQ5, newest first.
Structure: Body: Tailgate
NHTSA 22V567000Reported Aug 3, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 55M6)
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 90S9)
Components
Structure: Body; Electrical system: Body control module/bcm
Units affected
288,991 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Audi SQ5 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Audi SQ5 crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Audi SQ5 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Audi SQ5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ5, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
