Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The connections on your SQ5 Sportback's tailgate might not be secure, which means the metal sheets that make up the tailgate could come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tailgate comes loose during a crash, it could reduce the protection of your vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to you and your passengers.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the tailgate free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which is expected to arrive on September 30, 2022.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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