Recall
Audi Q5 — 21V947000
NHTSA ID
21V947000
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2021-12-08
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
288,991
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
90S9
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.
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.