Recall 22V861000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report Date
20221121
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
21 models
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AUDI | A6 |
| 2019 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2020 | AUDI | A6 |
| 2020 | AUDI | A6 ALLROAD |
| 2020 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2020 | AUDI | S6 |
| 2020 | AUDI | S7 |
| 2021 | AUDI | A6 |
| 2021 | AUDI | A6 ALLROAD |
| 2021 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2021 | AUDI | RS 6 AVANT |
| 2021 | AUDI | RS 7 |
| 2021 | AUDI | S6 |
| 2021 | AUDI | S7 |
| 2022 | AUDI | A6 |
| 2022 | AUDI | A6 ALLROAD |
| 2022 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2022 | AUDI | RS 6 AVANT |
| 2022 | AUDI | RS 7 |
| 2022 | AUDI | S6 |
| 2022 | AUDI | S7 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.