2018–2022 Audi Q5, SQ5, Q5 Sportback recall: Structure: body
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V947000
- Reported
- December 8, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Structure: body
- Vehicles affected
- About 288,991
What is 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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Audi Q5 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Audi Q5 Sportback (2022); Audi SQ5 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.