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- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear lid on this vehicle may have been improperly assembled, because the joints that bond the metal panels together may not have been connected correctly. This can reduce the structural protection the rear end provides in a crash.
A rear lid that is not properly connected may decrease the vehicle's structural protection during a collision, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously even though the defect affects a single vehicle.
The remedy is free: an authorized Audi dealer will replace the rear lid at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 55M6, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi SQ5 | 2022 |
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