In August 2020, Volkswagen's Audi brand received an inquiry from the Chinese authority regarding a few gateway control module failures due to liquid ingress. Subsequent investigation revealed that a ...

The gateway control module lacks a protective cover, as outlined by a NHTSA report. These modules have a failsafe that switches off the control unit in case of incorrect or erratic readings, such as ...

On December 1st, 2021, the Audi Product Safety Committee within the Volkswagen Group decided to issue a voluntary recall for certain Q5 vehicles to install a protective cover for the gateway control ...

Audi has issued a recall of over 50,000 cars produced between 2019 and 2022 over an unprotected control module hidden under the rear seats that could, when in contact with liquid, cut engine power and ...

Some 289,000 Audi Q5 SUVs are being recalled following the discovery that a gateway control module shutdown could reduce engine power. Related: More Audi News The recall affects model-year 2021-22 ...

Audi is recalling 288,991 Q5 SUVs, including Sportback and SQ5 versions, because the engine could enter an emergency mode with reduced power if someone spills a drink or the car is caught in a ...

Audi is recalling 50,883 vehicles due to a potential power failure that can occur after a spill in the rear seat. Beneath that area of the cabin is a gateway control module that is vulnerable to water ...

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 ...