2022 Audi SQ5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Audi SQ5 has a complaint index of 25, one of the lowest among 13 model years, and carries a "Good" verdict. NHTSA lists 5 complaints and 2 recalls, both for structure and body issues, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #10 of 13 SQ5 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Audi SQ5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report phantom braking events where the vehicle brakes unexpectedly without a detected obstacle, in one case around 700 miles.
- Some owners describe sudden engine overheating with warning lights activating, traced to a failed water pump that contaminated vacuum or coolant lines.
- One report describes complete loss of electrical power after water intrusion and debris buildup in rear drainage channels made contact with the wiring harness.
- A separate case involved a failing water pump discovered during an emissions-related dealer visit, with coolant migration raising concern about turbo damage.
2022 Audi SQ5 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V567000Aug 3, 2022Structure & Body1 vehicles
Structure:body:tailgate
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.
- NHTSA 21V947000Dec 8, 2021Structure & Body288,991 vehicles
Structure:body
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.
2022 Audi SQ5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other SQ5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi SQ5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 SQ5 rates "Good" compared to other SQ5 model years, with a complaint index of 25 and only 5 complaints logged.
- Does the 2022 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 SQ5, both related to structure and body issues, including a rear lid connection problem and water ingress near the underbody seam.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Audi SQ5?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 40% of complaints, including reports of water pump failure and coolant migration.
- How does the 2022 Audi SQ5 compare to other years?
- The 2022 SQ5 ranks 10th worst out of 13 model years with data, meaning most other years have higher complaint indexes. Years like 2018, 2021, and 2024 carry "Avoid" verdicts with much higher complaint indexes of 92, 83, and 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi SQ5?
- The EPA rates the 2022 SQ5 at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.