Electrical System
NHTSA recall 22V861000 · announced November 21, 2022 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 50,883 units affected
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.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.