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NHTSA Recall 22V368000: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A4.

72
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (July 18)
NHTSA campaign22V368000
Manufacturer campaign24iH
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Report receivedMay 23, 2022
Owner notificationJuly 18, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.

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 22V368000

Make and modelModel years
Audi A42022
Audi A62022
Audi Q5 Sportback2022

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.