Recall 21V947000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2018 | AUDI | SQ5 |
| 2019 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2019 | AUDI | SQ5 |
| 2020 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2020 | AUDI | SQ5 |
| 2021 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2021 | AUDI | SQ5 |
| 2022 | AUDI | Q5 SPORTBACK |
| 2022 | AUDI | SQ5 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.