NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi SQ7 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi SQ7 scores 80 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 3 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi SQ7 demonstrates a moderate but incomplete federal safety profile, with most impact crash test categories remaining untested by NHTSA. The agency's sole completed rating for this model year is a 4-star rollover resistance result. Three separate recall campaigns have been issued, though no owner complaints have been filed. These factors contribute to the vehicle's overall NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, positioning it in the "Strong" band.
The 2022 Audi SQ7 received a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi SQ7 ranks 93 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 80 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.7% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 93 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi SQ7?
The 2022 Audi SQ7 arrives without published NHTSA frontal or side crash ratings. This gap means a meaningful portion of its crash protection profile remains unquantified, leaving consumers to weigh this absence rather than assume any specific level of safety. Its overall Safety Index of 80 out of 100 places it in the Strong band, consistent with the 2021 model year. This score breaks down to 56 of 70 points for crash protection, 7 of 10 for avoidance technology, and 17 of 20 for its defect record. The avoidance technology score is notably limited by the absence of standard lane departure warning, despite the inclusion of standard forward collision warning and electronic stability control. The defect record reflects three recall campaigns. Two of these address back-over prevention camera systems, and the third targets the infotainment monitor. None of these recalls carries a park-outside or do-not-drive severity designation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi SQ7 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi SQ7 earned a 4 out of 5-star rollover rating from NHTSA, with a 16 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic test result. NHTSA did not assign ratings for overall, frontal, or side crash protection for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16578
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi SQ7 have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2022 Audi SQ7. Two target back-over prevention sensing system cameras, spanning a broad range of Volkswagen Group models across multiple years. A third addresses the infotainment touchscreen and monitor unit, affecting 2021-2022 Audi models including this one. No park-outside or do-not-drive order appears in the data for this vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi SQ7?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi SQ7. No crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities have been alleged, and no top components have been flagged. This absence of reported issues is noted, though complaint data always reflects unverified consumer allegations rather than confirmed findings.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi SQ7?
Any shopper considering this 4-year-old SQ7 should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm whether all three recall remedies, particularly the two camera-related campaigns, have been completed by the prior owner before purchase.
- The 2022 SQ7 carries three open or previously issued recall campaigns, two addressing back-over prevention camera systems and one covering the infotainment touchscreen unit, making VIN-specific remedy verification essential for used-market buyers.
- NHTSA assigned a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating with a 16 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, but left overall, frontal, and side crash categories unrated for this specific model year.
- The 2022 Safety Index of 80 out of 100 is unchanged from the 2021 model year, indicating no year-over-year shift in the federal safety data profile for this generation.
- Lane departure warning is absent as standard equipment on the 2022 SQ7, a gap that constrains the avoidance tech sub-score to 7 out of 10 within the Safety Index breakdown.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi SQ7 places
The 2022 Audi SQ7 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi SQ7 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi SQ7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi SQ7, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 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 SQ7 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi SQ7 earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi SQ7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi SQ7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi SQ7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi SQ7. 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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| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 16578), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ7 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 93 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.