Vehicle recall R/2022/291

Audi Q5 recall: Inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined sufficiently

DVSA recall R/2022/291 names the Audi Q5. It was launched 24 August 2022. It covers vehicles built 19 October 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/291
Launched: 24 August 2022
Issued by: AUDI
Manufacturer reference: 55M6
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process.

The fix

Replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Audi Q5	19 October 2021	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/169 Engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications 10 June 2022, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A7
R/2023/052 Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator 6 February 2023, Audi Q5, Audi A5
R/2022/036 Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed 14 February 2022, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A6 and others
R/2021/236 Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications 25 June 2021, Audi A6, Audi Q8, Audi A8 and others
R/2020/260 The backrest adjustment mechanism gap may be faulty on individual front seats 8 September 2020, Audi Q5
R/2020/138 Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator 30 June 2020, Audi A4, Audi A7, Audi Q5 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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