NHTSA Recall 21V947000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V947000; Date: Dec. 8, 2021
a gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Audi Q5; 2019 Audi Q5; 2020 Audi Q5; 2021 Audi Q5; 2022 Audi Q5; 2018 Audi SQ5; 2019 Audi SQ5; 2020 Audi SQ5; 2021 Audi SQ5; 2022 Audi SQ5
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 288,991
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, 2018-2022 q5, and sq5 vehicles. a liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
How to Fix:
dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 24, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 90s9.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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