Recall 22V861000: 2019–2022 Audi A6, 2020–2022 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019–2022 Audi A7 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 21, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 50,883
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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, 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.
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
- 2019 Audi A6
- 2020 Audi A6
- 2021 Audi A6
- 2022 Audi A6
- 2020 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2019 Audi A7
- 2020 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi A7
- 2022 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant
- 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant
- 2021 Audi RS 7
- 2022 Audi RS 7
- 2020 Audi S6
- 2021 Audi S6
- 2022 Audi S6
- 2020 Audi S7
- 2021 Audi S7
- 2022 Audi S7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V861000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 90V2
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 19, 2023
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
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