The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V567000·Announced 2022-08-03

Audi Recalls One 2022 SQ5 Sportback for Rear Lid Connection Issue

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback because the rear lid connections may be improper, potentially reducing crash protection.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear lid connections) that may decrease structural protection during a crash, meeting the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback vehicle. The recall addresses a defect where the connections that join the metal sheets to form the rear lid may have been improperly connected.

An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

A dealer will replace the rear lid free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI SQ5
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SQ5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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