2022 Audi SQ5 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,455miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 19 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi SQ5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ5. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,455 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 909 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 48 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 305 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
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 service department person contacted Audi and they agreed to furnish new parts but I would have to pay all labor cost. I had no choice but to agree. During the repair the turbo charger was damaged when being removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755015, filed 2026-08Engine cooling: “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 of the failure, and the manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the vehicle to be inspected. The dealer was notified of the issue, and the contact was scheduled an appointment. The water pump was replaced by the independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772636, filed 2026-10, 50,210 milesForward collision avoidance: “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 mileage was approximately 700.”
NHTSA complaint #11474973, filed 2022-07, 700 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 700 and 50,210 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi SQ5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| SQ5 Sportback 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V567000Aug 3, 2022Structure › Body › TailgateCovers: Audi SQ5 2022
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.
- 21V947000Dec 8, 2021Structure › BodyCovers: Audi SQ5 2018–2022, Q5 2018–2021, Q5 Sportback 2022
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…
Recall details for the 2022 Audi SQ5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 909 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. 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.
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11038035Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038127Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
Other model years of the Audi SQ5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 800 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 25,455 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 13 | 10,715 | 5 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 8 | 6,075 | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 20 | 7,150 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 25 | 4,250 | 5 | — | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2017 | 5 | 24,000 | 0 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 6 | 25,000 | 0 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 9 | 64,966 | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 18,000 | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Audi SQ5 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Audi SQ5 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2022 Audi SQ5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi SQ5 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Audi SQ5 (SQ5, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Audi SQ5 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,455 miles and the middle half falls between 700 and 50,210 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.