2019–2022 Audi (7 models) Electrical System Recall 22V861000 (Audi 90V2)

NHTSA recall 22V861000 (Audi recall 90V2) covers about 50,883 2019–2022 Audi (7 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 21, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V861000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

50,883
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2022
model years
Nov 21, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system

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.

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, 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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 19, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Audi recall number 90V2

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V861000 as 90V2. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "90V2 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 A62019–2022All A6 recallsYears to avoid
Audi A6 Allroad2020–2022—
Audi A72019–2022All A7 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Rs 6 Avant2021–2022—
Audi Rs 72021–2022—
Audi S62020–2022—
Audi S72020–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 21, 2022
Owner notification
Jan 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V861000

  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 22V861000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V861000 or 90V2). 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 22V861000?

NHTSA recall 22V861000 (Audi recall 90V2) covers about 50,883 2019–2022 Audi (7 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Nov 21, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V861000?

NHTSA's record for 22V861000 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 22V861000?

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 22V861000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 19, 2023 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 22V861000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 90V2. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (90V2) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V861000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V861000, 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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