Audi SQ5 Sportback

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. 
Note: This problem would cause a yellow airbag warning light to turn on in the instrument panel. 

Safety Risk: 
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. 

Safety Risk: 
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

Issue: 
On a small number of Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback models, the rear hatch lid may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the latch could break or detach in a crash and allow the rear hatch to deform more than it is designed to. 

Safety Risk: 
A rear hatch that deforms too much during a crash could lead to an increased risk of injury. 

Corrective Actions: 
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch lid.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure. 

Safety Risk: 
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, if you spill liquid on the rear seat, or drive through heavy rain or deep water, the gateway control module could be damaged. If this happens, the vehicle may enter emergency mode and suddenly lose power to the wheels. 
Note: The power steering and braking systems will continue to work. You may also see warning messages on the instrument panel when this happens. 
 
Safety Risk: 
A sudden loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash.
 
Corrective Actions: 
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam, as necessary.