Recall 22V-861
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2022 Audi A6 and 6 other models: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-861
- Reported
- November 21, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 50,883 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi A6 2019 to 2022
- Audi A6 Allroad 2020 to 2022
- Audi A7 2019 to 2022
- Audi RS 6 Avant 2021 to 2022
- Audi RS 7 2021 to 2022
- Audi S6 2020 to 2022
- Audi S7 2020 to 2022