2018–2022 Audi (3 models) Structure Recall 21V947000 (Audi 90S9)

NHTSA recall 21V947000 (Audi recall 90S9) covers about 288,991 2018–2022 Audi (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V947000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

288,991
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2022
model years
Dec 8, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 21, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Audi recall number 90S9

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V947000 as 90S9. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "90S9 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Audi Q52018–2021All Q5 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q5 Sportback2022—
Audi SQ52018–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 8, 2021
Owner notification
Jan 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 21V947000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V947000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V947000 or 90S9). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V947000?

NHTSA recall 21V947000 (Audi recall 90S9) covers about 288,991 2018–2022 Audi (3 models) vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V947000?

NHTSA's record for 21V947000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V947000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V947000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 21, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Audi recall number for 21V947000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 90S9. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (90S9) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V947000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V947000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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