A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Body Control Module/Bcm
Structure — Body

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 90S9 Customer Launch
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 90S9 Customer Launch PRI
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Repair Available Safety Recall 90S9 / Gateway Control ModuleDate: January 17, 2022
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• December 17, 2021 Amended Chronology for Audi Recall 90S9 Gateway Control Module
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Advance Notice Safety Recall 90S9 / Gateway Control Module December 17, 2021
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Amended Chronology for Audi Recall 90S9/ NHTSA 21V-947 Gateway Control Module
• Amended Chronology
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: March 23, 2022 Campaign Circular Revisions – Safety Recall 69BY / Safety Recall 90S9 / Service Action 90T2

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