NHTSA recall 22V861000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 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
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V861000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.