CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Liquid from a spill in the rear seat, or water entering through an insufficient underbody body seam, can penetrate the gateway control module and cause it to shut down. When that happens, engine power can suddenly drop, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Audi dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, referencing recall number 90S9.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 |
| Audi SQ5 | 20182019202020212022 |