NHTSA Recall 22V861000: Electrical system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,883 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V861000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 90V2 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 21, 2022 |
| Owner notification | January 19, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
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 22V861000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Audi A7 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2021, 2022 |
| Audi RS 7 | 2021, 2022 |
| Audi S6 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Audi S7 | 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.