The defect
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.
The risk
An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 | 2022 | 5 | 2 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
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