Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V861000 Reported November 21, 2022

Control module shutdown can reduce engine power

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 50,883 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V861000
Manufacturer Campaign
90V2
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
50,883
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2022
Completion Rate
96.02

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V861000 or campaign 90V2.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V861000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V861000?

NHTSA recall 22V861000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 21, 2022. It addresses: Control module shutdown can reduce engine power. The recall affects approximately 50,883 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V861000 or the manufacturer campaign number 90V2. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.