The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V861000·Announced 2022-11-21

Audi vehicles recalled for gateway control module failure causing engine power loss

Volkswagen Group is recalling 2019-2022 Audi sedans, wagons, and allroad models. Liquid in the rear seat may penetrate and shut down the gateway control module, suddenly reducing engine power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural electrical vehicle defect affecting engine power and creating increased crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect poses a serious safety hazard per NHTSA vehicle recall criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Audi sedans, wagons, and allroad models including the A6, A7, S6, S7, RS6, and RS7. Approximately 50,883 vehicles are affected.

Liquid spilled in the rear seat of these vehicles can penetrate into the electrical system and cause the gateway control module to shut down. When this module fails, engine power will suddenly reduce, creating an increased risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the free installation of a protective cover. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A6 ALLROAD, S6, A7, S7
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
50,883

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • A6 ALLROAD
  • S6
  • A7
  • S7
  • RS 6 AVANT
  • RS 7
  • A6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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