2022 Audi Sq5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body:tailgate 2022-08-03 · campaign 22V567000 · 1 vehicles
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.
Risk: An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Structure:body 2021-12-08 · campaign 21V947000 · 288,991 vehicles
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.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (907)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083393_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
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What owners report
2026-10-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50,210 mi“the contact owns a 2022 audi sq5. the contact stated that after repeated inspection of the engine, the contact discovered that the coolant level was constantly low. an independent mechanic performed a coolant pressure test and identified a leak caused by a tear in the diaphragm of the water pump. the contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer…”
2026-09-20 · Engine“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 failure or catastrophic issues. after receiving a $…”
2026-08-26 · Structure:body“dry, safety-only. no dealer-conduct language, no corporate case number — this channel is about the defect. vehicle: 2022 audi sq5 (vin [xxx]). on xxx, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of electrical power and became inoperable. independent inspection found water intrusion and debris accumulation in the rear drainage channels, in direct contac…”
2026-08-05 · Engine“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. the repair bill was going to be outrageous. the ser…”
2026-05-05 · Visibility/Wiper“i am writing to bring to your attention a safety issue regarding audi windshields that warrants further investigation. i own a 2022 audi sq5, purchased in december 2021 from audi wilmington. i currently reside in [xxx] where my vehicle has been exclusively serviced by audi sarasota since april 2023. over the past two years, i have experienced fou…”
2022-07-20 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 700 mi“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 mi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.