2022 Audi A6 Engine Control Module Recall (22V368)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 72 vehicles · Reported May 23, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 72 2022 Audi A4; 2022 Audi A6; 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V368 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24iH |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022 Audi A4; 2022 Audi A6; 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback |
| Units affected | 72 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Engine Control Module (Ecu / Ecm) |
| Safety risk | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Audi A6 in recall 22V368?
The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 A6 with recall 22V368?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your A6 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the engine control module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V368?
Recall 22V368 covers 72 vehicles: 2022 Audi A4; 2022 Audi A6; 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback.
NHTSA lists 72 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Audi | A4 |
| 2022 | Audi | A6 |
| 2022 | Audi | Q5 Sportback |
What is the fix for the A6 engine control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.
When was recall 22V368 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V368 to NHTSA on May 23, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 18, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V368000. |
| July 18, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your A6 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my A6 is part of recall 22V368?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V368 is open on your A6, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V368000 is open on your A6, it will be listed there, along with Audi recall number 24iH. You can also ask any Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should A6 owners do about recall 22V368?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V368000 applies to your A6.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the engine control module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are A6 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 10 of them about the engine.
Since recall 22V368 was reported on May 23, 2022, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after May 23, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 31 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 10 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback: 23 complaints in total, 7 about the engine
- 2022 Audi A4: 6 complaints in total, 3 about the engine
- 2022 Audi A6: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
My wife drove back home from work around 5:45 PM EST on March 2, 2026 and parked the car in the garage as always. She parked and turned off the car and got out to check the mail from the mailbox across the street.
2022 Audi A4 owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11728227, filed March 31, 2026
Engine auto start / stop engages before vehicle comes to complete stop and when on a road with an incline the engine shuts off and all forward momentum is lost causing the vehicle to roll backwards.
2022 Audi A4 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11452188, filed February 16, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the used car dealer where it was purchased.
2022 Audi A4 owner, CT, NHTSA complaint 11724901, filed March 17, 2026
Can recall 22V368 make my A6 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2022 Audi A6 back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V368
Did the recall 22V368 fix work?
Since recall 22V368 was reported on May 23, 2022, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 18, 2022.
Is the 22V368000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my A6 is part of recall 22V368000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V368000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Audi. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.