NHTSA recall 21V947000
Electrical System, Structure · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 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
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V947000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.