Audi Rear spoiler: Malfunction!
Rear spoiler: Malfunction!
Quick answer
For certain U.S. 2021–2022 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles, and 2021–2022 Audi A7 coverage cited in Audi’s bulletin, “Rear spoiler: Malfunction!” is a rear-spoiler-system alert. Audi documents that rear spoiler operation may be unavailable; in some cases it may still operate normally. A dealer diagnosis is appropriate.
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1. What does Rear spoiler: Malfunction! mean?
For certain U.S. 2021–2022 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles, and 2021–2022 Audi A7 coverage cited in Audi’s bulletin, “Rear spoiler: Malfunction!” is a rear-spoiler-system alert. Audi documents that rear spoiler operation may be unavailable; in some cases it may still operate normally. A dealer diagnosis is appropriate.
2. Technical explanation
Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2065220 documents this driver-information-system message and concerns an inoperative rear spoiler. The supplied evidence does not establish a specific root cause, a diagnostic trouble code, or a particular repair for an individual vehicle.
3. What system is affected?
Rear spoiler system / driver’s information system message.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The verified evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- The driver’s information system displays “Rear spoiler: Malfunction!”.
- Rear spoiler operation may not be possible.
- Audi states that in some cases the spoiler is not operative automatically or manually.
- Audi also states that in some cases the rear spoiler system is fully operative.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange inspection by an Audi dealer or qualified service facility.
- Do not attempt high-voltage repairs; the supplied evidence does not identify any high-voltage-system involvement.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the exact message in the driver’s information system.
- Have the vehicle assessed against Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2065220. Further owner-performed troubleshooting is not established by the verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact an Audi dealer or qualified service facility for diagnosis, particularly if the rear spoiler cannot be operated.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify the reported driver-information-system message.
- Assess rear spoiler operation, including whether it operates automatically or manually.
- Review applicability of Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2065220 for the vehicle.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Audi A7 · 2021–2022 · US
- Audi RS e-tron GT · 2021–2022 · US
- Audi RS e-tron GT · 2022 · US
- Audi e-tron GT · 2021–2022 · US
- Audi e-tron GT · 2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2065220, “Rear spoiler is inoperative,” originally published December 7, 2021 and later revised. NHTSA manufacturer communication 10240147, published July 31, 2023, documents the “Rear spoiler: Malfunction!” message and possible loss of rear spoiler operation.
- Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2065220 revision referenced by NHTSA manufacturer communication 10209108, published March 10, 2022.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communication: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10240147
19. Frequently asked questions
What does “Rear spoiler: Malfunction!” mean?
Audi’s bulletin associates the message with a rear spoiler system condition. Rear spoiler operation may not be possible.
Can the rear spoiler still work when this message appears?
Yes. Audi states that in some cases the rear spoiler system is fully operative, while in other cases it is inoperative automatically or manually.
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
The verified applicability data identifies U.S. 2021–2022 Audi A7, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT vehicles. The supplied bulletin excerpts specifically describe e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT VIN ranges and later revisions that add A7 coverage.
Is it safe to drive or charge?
Not yet established by verified evidence.