Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V567000

Structure: body: tailgate

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-08-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V567000

Structure: body: tailgate

Component
Structure: body: tailgate
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-03
Owners notified
2022-09-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi SQ52022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.