AUDI S7 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V861000

Make Model Year
AUDI S7 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-19 2022-11-21 2022-11-22

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90V2

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50883

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.