2022 Audi Sq5 Safety Report

The 2022 Audi SQ5 currently has a very limited safety data profile due to its recent release, with 0 total complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA. This lack of data makes it challenging to identify common complaint patterns or long-term reliability trends. However, the vehicle has been subject to two safety recalls, which are important considerations for potential buyers. The recall history indicates two specific areas of concern. One recall addresses a potential manufacturing defect in the 'STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE' where connections joining metal sheets of the rear lid may be improper. This could compromise structural protection in a crash, increasing injury risk. The second recall pertains to the 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM', affecting a broader range of Audi Q5 and SQ5 models from 2018-2022. This issue involves potential liquid spills or water ingress leading to a gateway control module shutdown, which can suddenly reduce engine power and increase crash risk. NHTSA has not yet published official safety ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover) for the 2022 Audi SQ5. Therefore, its crash test performance remains unassessed by this agency. While the absence of consumer complaints is positive, the presence of two recalls for significant safety-related defects, particularly one that could reduce engine power or compromise crash protection, highlights the importance of ensuring these recall remedies have been performed by a dealership.

Our recommendation: Given the 0 reported complaints but two significant safety recalls, ensure all recall remedies have been completed by an authorized Audi dealership before purchasing a 2022 Audi SQ5.