2021 AUDI SQ5 Recalls

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 25, 2026

Here is a factual vehicle recall information record for the 2021 Audi SQ5, based on the provided NHTSA data.

Reclia Consumer Safety Database – Vehicle Recall Record

Vehicle: 2021 Audi SQ5
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Database Entry Date: October 26, 2023

Recall Summary

The 2021 Audi SQ5 is subject to five distinct recall campaigns issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These recalls address a range of safety defects, including issues with child restraint systems, rear axle integrity, tire wear, sudden power loss, and rear visibility. All repairs are to be performed free of charge by authorized Audi dealers.

Affected Vehicle

This record applies specifically to the 2021 model year Audi SQ5. Depending on the specific recall, the vehicle may also be included in campaigns covering other Audi and Volkswagen models from the 2018 through 2022 model years.

Recalled Components

The following five safety recalls have been issued for this vehicle:

1. NHTSA Campaign 21V606000 – Seat Belt Retractor (August 2021)
– Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER: RETRACTOR
– Issue: The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate prematurely. This prevents a child restraint system (car seat) from being secured properly, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.
– Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system increases the risk of injury to a child in a crash.

2. NHTSA Campaign 21V295000 – Rear Axle Lock Nut (April 2021)
– Component: SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
– Issue: The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
– Consequence: A broken lock nut can cause rear axle misalignment, leading to a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

3. NHTSA Campaign 22V034000 – Tire Wear (January 2022)
– Component: TIRES
– Issue: After repairs were performed for the previous rear axle recall (21V295), the rear axle alignment may not have been properly inspected.
– Consequence: Rear axle misalignment can cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

4. NHTSA Campaign 21V947000 – Gateway Control Module (December 2021)
– Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
– Issue: A liquid spill in the rear seat or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle can penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shut down.
– Consequence: A sudden shutdown of the gateway control module can cause a sudden reduction of engine power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

5. NHTSA Campaign 22V742000 – Rearview Camera Display (October 2022)
– Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: DISPLAY FUNCTION
– Issue: A software error may cause the infotainment screen to display a blank or black image instead of the rearview camera feed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This violates FMVSS No. 111, “Rear Visibility.”
– Consequence: A blank rearview camera display reduces the driver’s ability to see obstacles behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What Owners Should Do

Immediate Action:
Owners of a 2021 Audi SQ5 should check if their vehicle has any open recalls. This can be done by visiting the NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) and entering the vehicle’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Alternatively, owners can contact Audi directly.

Contact Information:
– Audi Customer Service: 1-800-253-2834
– Volkswagen Customer Service (for recall 21V606000): 1-800-893-5298
– NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)

Recall Reference Numbers:
When contacting a dealer, owners should reference the specific recall number:
– 69CS (for the seat belt retractor recall)
– 42L1 (for the rear axle lock nut recall)
– 42L5 (for the tire wear recall)
– 90S9 (for the gateway control module recall)
– **91D

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