NHTSA recall 21V-947 (21V947000)
structure recall reported December 8, 2021 - about 288,991 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V947000
- Also written as
- 21V-947
- Manufacturer number
- 90S9
- Reported
- December 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~288,991
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-947 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.