Audi A6, A7, Q5 Recall R/2022/169: Engine Control Units Might Be Fitted With Semiconductor Components That Do Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 109
- vehicles in the UK
- 24IH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6, A7, Q5 vehicles built between 23 January 2022 and 9 February 2022. Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications. The dealer will replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications. Remedy: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A6, A7, Q5 built between 23 January 2022 and 9 February 2022 may be included. Audi estimates 109 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 24IH or the DVSA reference R/2022/169. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2022/132 on 4 May 2022, for the mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small. The one launched after it was R/2022/291 on 24 Aug 2022, for inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined…. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/169, launched 10 June 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.