Recall 21V947000: 2018–2022 Audi SQ5 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 8, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 288,991vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Audi Q5208 complaints
- 2019 Audi Q553 complaints
- 2020 Audi Q525 complaints
- 2021 Audi Q574 complaints
- 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback23 complaints
- 2018 Audi SQ525 complaints
- 2019 Audi SQ520 complaints
- 2020 Audi SQ58 complaints
- 2021 Audi SQ513 complaints
- 2022 Audi SQ56 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.