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Audi SQ7Model year report

2022 Audi SQ7 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns 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
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl AWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi SQ7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ7. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (2). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,043 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 65 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 109 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “My vehicle is a 2022 Audi SQ7. On Feb 4th 2026 at 22,100 miles dealer determined that the water pump is leaking and quoted ~$4400 for replacement. Stating that my warranty expired less than 2 month ago on Dec 6th 2025. After reading multiple online resources it looks like it's a very common problem on this vehicle but it was not included in a settlement(Civil Action No. 2:21-cv-11251-MCA-MF) for some reason. I wanted to file this complaint so nhtsa could look into the water pump issue with 4.0 engines EA825 from Audi”

NHTSA complaint #11716444, filed 2026-02

Other or unknown: “The engine cooling system of my 2022 Audi SQ7 has failed repeatedly over the past two years, resulting in multiple warranty repairs. Components replaced include the coolant pump, water pump, radiator breather hose, thermostat housing, seals, gaskets, and breather lines. Despite these repairs, the vehicle continues to experience coolant loss and a persistent burning coolant smell. During the time of these repairs we were repeatedly told to top off the coolant because these cars are just like that (communication I also have in writing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11675483, filed 2025-07

Electrical system: “Due to supply chain issues, Audi downgraded headlights for certain vehicle models / years to the older standard LED headlights instead of the Matrix Design / Matrix Laser lights originally intended; such as the SQ7. Integrated within the headlights, there are 'all-weather lights' that can be manually turned on or off with the main low beam switch turned on or in auto mode (and lights activated due to outside ambient conditions). …”

NHTSA complaint #11625174, filed 2024-11

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2024202520264
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi SQ7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SQ7 AWD4.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152117$4,850

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

Recall details for the 2022 Audi SQ7 → · 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. 1,043 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,043 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi SQ7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20226—3—17—Not enough data
2021645,2706—17—Not enough data

All Audi SQ7 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Audi SQ7 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Audi SQ7 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2022 Audi SQ7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 SQ7 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Audi SQ7 (SQ7, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.