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title: "Recall Report: Audi, Subaru"
description: This week's recall report includes vehicles from Audi and Subaru following recalls issued this month.
---

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# [Recall Report: Audi, Subaru](https://www.carpro.com/blog/recall-report-audi-subaru)

 Written by [CarPro](https://www.carpro.com/blog/author/car-pro) | Dec 21, 2021 3:58:13 PM

### Audi

 

- **NHTSA Campaign Number: **[21V947000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V947-1695.pdf)
- **Manufacturer **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Components **STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Potential Number of Units Affected **288,991

**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.

**Remedy**

Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.

**Notes**

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to [www.nhtsa.gov](http://www.nhtsa.gov).

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V947-1766.PDF)

 

### Subaru

 

- **NHTSA Campaign Number: **[21V955000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V955-1934.pdf)
- **Manufacturer **Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Components **POWER TRAIN
- **Potential Number of Units Affected **198,255

**Summary**

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

**Remedy**

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in April 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.

**Notes**

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to [www.nhtsa.gov](http://www.nhtsa.gov).

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V955-4597.PDF)

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