Audi Q5 Recall R/2022/291: Inner And Outer Sheet Metal Components Of Rear Tailgate May Not Have Been Joined…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

24 Aug 2022

Launched

2

vehicles in the UK

55M6

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 19 October 2021 and 19 October 2021. The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process. The dealer will replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INNER AND OUTER SHEET METAL COMPONENTS OF REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN JOINED SUFFICIENTLY Defect: The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process. Remedy: Replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined sufficiently.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.

Are You Affected?

Q5 built between 19 October 2021 and 19 October 2021 may be included. Audi estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
2. Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 55M6 or the DVSA reference R/2022/291. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/291, launched 24 August 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.