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2022 Audi SQ7 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Audi SQ7 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 6owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The most complained-about Audi SQ7 year on file: 6 complaints, against an average of 2 for the other 4 model years.
Every Audi SQ7 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2022 Audi SQ7?
The components named most often in the 6 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Audi SQ7 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 6 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2022 Audi SQ7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Audi SQ7 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2022 Audi SQ7 owners report?
6 of the 6 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Water pump failure which was detected by an independent mechanic at 58,000 miles and confirmed by an Audi dealership service. This failure could have led to engine failure due to overheating. Prior to this, the same Audi dealership did not detect this problem during inspection at 55,000 miles. There were no warnings but noticed poor performance of the vehicle.
Audi’s own Technical Service Bulletin 2071698 (70 23 85, November 2023) describes this condition and attributes it to process weaknesses in how the leather is bonded to the dashboard. The bulletin says Audi’s production measures to address it have not been fully effective. It covers the 2020–2022 SQ8, which is built on the same platform as the SQ7, but the SQ7 and Q7 are not listed. Audi’s related warranty extension (AWA-23-11) is also limited to certain Q8, e-tron and R8 models. The defect is not caused by wear, cleaning products or physical damage. Having the identical failure occur on two…
Multiple P029900 codes and check engine lights, coolant loss, coolant leaking and burning smell, loss of power. On the most recent trip to the dealership this problem was diagnosed, and the invoice states recommend replacing vacuum lines, actuators and all affected parts. The dealership will not send in the warranty claim stating there's not enough evidence. This is a known issue with leaking water pumps and coolant ingress into the vacuum system. Why are we still waiting for a recall on these issues? I am the 3rd to report this but would bet the affected number is 1,000 times higher.
My vehicle is a 2022 Audi SQ7. On Feb 4th 2026 at 22,100 miles dealer determined that the water pump is leaking and quoted ~$4400 for replacement. Stating that my warranty expired less than 2 month ago on Dec 6th 2025. After reading multiple online resources it looks like it's a very common problem on this vehicle but it was not included in a settlement(Civil Action No. 2:21-cv-11251-MCA-MF) for some reason. I wanted to file this complaint so nhtsa could look into the water pump issue with 4.0 engines EA825 from Audi
The engine cooling system of my 2022 Audi SQ7 has failed repeatedly over the past two years, resulting in multiple warranty repairs. Components replaced include the coolant pump, water pump, radiator breather hose, thermostat housing, seals, gaskets, and breather lines. Despite these repairs, the vehicle continues to experience coolant loss and a persistent burning coolant smell. During the time of these repairs we were repeatedly told to "top off" the coolant because "these cars are just like that" (communication I also have in writing. After the most recent repair in July 2025, dried coolant…
Due to "supply chain" issues, Audi downgraded headlights for certain vehicle models / years to the older standard LED headlights instead of the Matrix Design / Matrix Laser lights originally intended; such as the SQ7. Integrated within the headlights, there are 'all-weather lights' that can be manually turned on or off with the main low beam switch turned on or in auto mode (and lights activated due to outside ambient conditions). When the all-weather lights are not fully on through the switch, they are supposed to act as cornering lights and should independently turn on when turning either…
2022 Audi SQ7: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Audi SQ7 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ7; the most common categories were engine (3, 50%), electrical system (2, 33.3%), exterior lighting (1, 16.7%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi SQ7?
Across 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (50% of complaints), electrical system (33.3% of complaints), exterior lighting (16.7% of complaints), steering (16.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Audi SQ7 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Audi SQ7. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2022 Audi SQ7 overheat?
3 of the 6 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Audi SQ7 (50%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "Water pump failure which was detected by an independent mechanic at 58,000 miles and confirmed by an Audi dealership service. This failure could have led to engine failure due to overheating." (NHTSA complaint 11772162, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own SQ7
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.