Recall 21V947000: 2018–2021 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2018–2022 Audi SQ5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 288,991
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Audi Q5
- 2019 Audi Q5
- 2020 Audi Q5
- 2021 Audi Q5
- 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback
- 2018 Audi SQ5
- 2019 Audi SQ5
- 2020 Audi SQ5
- 2021 Audi SQ5
- 2022 Audi SQ5
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V947000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 90S9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 21, 2022
- Components
- Electrical system:body control module/bcm (Electrical System); Structure:body (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology