NHTSA Recall 22V567000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2022-08-03. An estimated 1 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.