2020 Audi SQ5 Recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2020 Audi SQ5 Recalls
The 2020 Audi SQ5 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, SEATS. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Audi dealership.
If you own a 2020 Audi SQ5, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Audi. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2020 Audi SQ5 recall repaired, contact your nearest Audi dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Audi SQ5 has a total of 23 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Audi SQ5 recalls →
2020 Audi SQ5 Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi SQ5 have?
The 2020 Audi SQ5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2020 Audi SQ5 recalls?
The 2020 Audi SQ5 recalls affect the following components: TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, SEATS.
Are 2020 Audi SQ5 recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Audi dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2020 Audi SQ5 has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.