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Audi Liquid Spill Can Cut Engine Power

NHTSA campaign 22V861000 · Reported Nov 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A sudden reduction in engine power increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V861000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 21, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System
Vehicles covered	11 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

If liquid is spilled in the back seat, it can leak into a part called the gateway control module and cause it to shut down. When this control module shuts down, it can suddenly reduce how much power the engine is producing while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a dealer, or call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. 3. A protective cover will be installed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V861000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (11)

2019 Audi A6
2019 Audi A7
2020 Audi A6
2020 Audi A6 Allroad
2020 Audi A7
2020 Audi S6
2020 Audi S7
2021 Audi A6
2021 Audi A6 Allroad
2021 Audi A7
2021 Audi S7

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi Electrical System Recalls Include Battery Fires and Power Loss · all 16 Audi recalls in this area

Other Audi A6 recalls

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Dec 19, 2025Audi rearview camera may fail to show imagemedium
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Aug 25, 2023Audi A6, A7, S7 Wrong Brake Fluid Cap Riskhigh
Oct 5, 2022Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reversemedium
Mar 14, 2022Audi A6, A7, S6, S7 Fuel Level Sensor Problemhigh

All 16 A6 recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.