A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Body Control Module/Bcm
Structure — Body

Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
DEC 08, 2021
Vehicles Affected
288,991
Audi Recall #
90S9
NHTSA Campaign #
21V947000
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