NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback registers a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This assessment is notably supported by its clean record with federal regulators, showing zero recalls and zero owner complaints. However, the absence of a complete suite of crash-test results for this model year presents a significant consideration for consumers prioritizing a full safety evaluation.
The 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback received a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating from NHTSA and carries zero recall campaigns in NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback ranks 61 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.3% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 61 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback?
For the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback, a notable absence of recalls and NHTSA owner complaints distinguishes its safety profile. This model year carries an 86/100 Safety Index, placing it within the Strong band, mirroring the 2021 model's identical score. This stability reflects a consistent structural composition. The vehicle earned a perfect 10 out of 10 for crash-avoidance technology, attributed to standard features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Its defect record also achieved a perfect 20 out of 20. The rollover rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, indicating a 16-percent risk, with the dynamic test yielding a No Tip result. However, the absence of published NHTSA frontal and side crash-test ratings limits the crash-protection sub-score to 56 out of 70. This prevents the overall Safety Index from reaching the highest tier.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
For the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback, NHTSA data shows a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating. This rating reflects a 16-percent rollover risk, though the dynamic tip-test resulted in No Tip. No frontal or side crash-protection ratings are available for this model year; NHTSA has not conducted those specific tests. The absence of these ratings does not indicate performance, positive or negative.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16576
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback. NHTSA records show zero recall actions for this model year, so there are no park-outside or do-not-drive directives to flag. Used-market shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file, and no top components have generated unverified consumer allegations. This is an unusually clean complaint record for any vehicle in active use.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback?
Before purchasing this 4-year-old vehicle, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm no new campaigns have been opened since original sale. Verify that any remedy work is documented. No safety-related open recalls are currently on file for this model year.
- The 2022 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record that contributes a perfect 20/20 to its Safety Index sub-score.
- NHTSA has not conducted frontal or side crash tests for this specific model year, leaving the rollover 4-star result as the sole available crash-protection data point.
- All three major crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this model year, earning a ceiling score of 10/10 in that sub-category.
- The Safety Index of 86/100 did not move from the 2021 model year, reflecting a consistent but not improving safety profile, with the untested frontal and side categories remaining the key gap.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback places
The 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16576), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ5 Sportback 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 61 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.