Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control important functions like your engine and lights. Water can get into this module if there's a leak or spill in the back seat or an area beneath your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module gets water damage, it could suddenly shut down while you're driving, causing your engine to lose power. This could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective cover to the gateway control module and seal any underbody gaps where water might enter, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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