Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V947000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V947000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, 2018-2022 q5, and sq5 vehicles Includes 288,991 affected units, Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021-2022 q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, 2018-2022 q5, and sq5 vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V947000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Control module shutdown can reduce engine power
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 288,991

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 90S9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.16

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NHTSA ID: 21V947000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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