2018 AUDI Q5 RECALL - #21V947000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 AUDI Q5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/21/2022 |
| # Affected |
288,991 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for WHEELS, HUB
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2018 AUDI Q5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Jan 05, 2022 - 010000 STEERING
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Jan 05, 2022 - 020000 SUSPENSION
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Jan 05, 2022 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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