NHTSA Recall 21V947000: Body (structure) and body control module/bcm (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 288,991 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi Q5.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V947000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 90S9 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM |
| Report received | December 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V947000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 |
| Audi SQ5 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.