Model year 2022 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2022 Audi SQ7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Audi SQ7 at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

17

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 SQ7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Audi SQ7, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 25V900000 Reported Dec 19, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 90TV)
Units affected
356,894 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V806000 Reported Oct 26, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 91Ei)
Components
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; Back over prevention: Display function
Units affected
6,076 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 21V825000 Reported Oct 20, 2021
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 91CR)
Units affected
2,857 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Audi SQ7 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.

2022 Audi SQ7 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
SQ74.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/21/17 mpg$4,850522

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 SQ7 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Audi SQ7 (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.

2022 Audi SQ7 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ7, most recently on Oct 19, 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.

Most-cited components in 2022 Audi SQ7 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system2
Exterior lighting1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi SQ7 model years

Audi SQ7 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 SQ716 mpg10—
2025 SQ717 mpg22—
2024 SQ717 mpg21—
2023 SQ717 mpg20—
2021 SQ717 mpg66—
2020 SQ717 mpg12—

All Audi SQ7 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Audi models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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