Audi e-tron recalls
43 official safety recalls for the Audi e-tron from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Brake pedal fastener may loosen
An improperly assembled fastener may allow the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster, causing loss of brake function and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the joint as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
- Consequence
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
Software error may prevent rearview camera display
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Air spring strut retaining ring may come loose
A retaining ring may come loose, allowing air to escape from the air spring strut and impairing driving dynamics, with increased accident risk. The struts will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Checking air spring strut
- Defect
- A retaining ring may not be securely seated in the area of the support mounting on the air spring struts on your vehicle. If the retaining ring comes loose from its groove air will escape from the affected air spring strut. This directly impairs the vehicleâs driving dynamics and results in an increased accident risk
- Remedy
- Check the affected air spring struts and replace them if necessary.
Air suspension strut may come loose and lose air
A retaining ring may come loose, dislodging the strut and allowing air to escape from its spring. This may reduce handling and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the struts as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
- Consequence
- An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40LF.
Wiring fault may deactivate passenger airbag
A wiring fault in the passenger occupant detection system may deactivate the front passenger airbag when the seat is occupied, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Consequence
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
High-voltage battery modules may overheat
Some battery modules may have technical irregularities and could overheat. A workshop will check the battery and replace modules if needed. Until further notice, do not charge above 80%.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Check high-voltage battery
- Defect
- Some individual modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances. For safety reasons affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice.
- Remedy
- The high-voltage battery must be checked on the affected vehicles and if necessary one or more modules must be replaced.
High-voltage battery may overheat
Cell module irregularities may cause the battery to overheat, creating a fire risk and possible harm to people or property. Do not charge above 80% until further notice. Affected cell modules and the corresponding battery module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Replace battery module
- Defect
- Some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances with risk of fire and damage to persons or property.
- Remedy
- Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice. Affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. The corresponding battery module must be replaced on the vehicles affected.
Front brake hoses may crack and leak fluid
Cracks may develop in the front brake hoses over time, allowing brake fluid to escape. The front brake hoses will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Replacing brake hoses
- Defect
- On affected vehicles cracks may occur on the brake hoses on the front axle over time resulting in brake fluid escaping.
- Remedy
- Replace the front axle brake hoses.
High-voltage battery module may short circuit
A battery module may short circuit, increasing fire risk. Owners may be advised to limit charging to 80% until repair. Dealers will provide diagnostic software and, as needed, monitor, inspect or replace affected modules free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge. For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi recall number 931A on July 24, 2025, and 931B was mailed on July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
Brake pedal connection to servo may loosen
The connection between the brake pedal and brake servo may not be secure. If it loosens, the mechanical link may fail and braking may only be possible using controlled emergency braking via the parking brake button. The brake servo will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Replacing brake servo
- Defect
- On certain Audi e-tron vehicles the bolted connection between the brake pedal and brake servo might not be properly secured. If it loosens the mechanical link between the foot brake and brake servo could fail. In such cases braking would only be possible using the controlled emergency braking function by holding the parking brake button on the centre console (see Ownerâs Manual).
- Remedy
- For safety reasons the brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Brake pedal may detach from booster
An improperly assembled fastener may allow the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster, causing loss of brake function and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
- Consequence
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2024, and November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P6.
- 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.
Front brake hoses may tear and leak
The front brake hoses may tear and leak, causing a brake circuit failure, reduced braking and longer stopping distance. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The front axle brake hoses can develop tears, causing a leak and a brake circuit failure.
- Consequence
- A failed brake circuit can cause longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front axle brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47UP.
- 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.
High-voltage battery modules may fail and catch fire
Battery modules may become defective over time, creating a fire hazard that could cause severe or fatal injuries and property damage. The battery will be checked and individual modules replaced if needed. Until inspection, limit charging to 80% and do not charge under cover or park adjacent to or under buildings.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Checking high-voltage battery
- Defect
- Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicleâs service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary replace individual modules of the high-voltage battery. To minimise this risk the manufacturer advises that youâ¯limit the charging target to 80 percent capacity until the inspection has been carried out. This significantly reduces the load on the battery during charging. You can adjust this setting in the Charging target menu in the MMI or in the âmyAudiâ app. As this setting may change during vehicle use the current value must always be checked prior to charging the vehicle and set to a maximum of 80 percent if necessary. Additionally until the inspection has been completed the manufacturer advises not to charge the vehicle under cover and or to ensure the vehicle is not parked adjacent to or under buildings.
High-voltage battery modules may fail and catch fire
Battery modules may become defective over time, creating a fire hazard that could cause severe or fatal injuries and property damage. Individual modules will be replaced. Until inspection, limit charging to 80% and do not charge under cover or park adjacent to or under buildings.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Replace battery module
- Defect
- Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicleâs service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.
- Remedy
- Replace individual modules of the high-voltage battery. To minimise this risk the manufacturer advises that you limit the charging target to 80 percent capacity until the inspection has been carried out. This significantly reduces the load on the battery during charging. You can adjust this setting in the Charging target menu in the MMI or in theâ myAudiâ app. As this setting may change during vehicle use the current value must always be checked prior to charging the vehicle and set to a maximum of 80 percent if necessary. Additionally until the inspection has been completed the manufacturer advises not to charge the vehicle under cover and or to ensure the vehicle is not parked adjacent to or under buildings.
Passenger air bag may be deactivated
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the passenger air bag, which then may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the occupant detection system control module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
- Consequence
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
- 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.
High-voltage battery module may short circuit
A battery module may short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Until repaired, charge the vehicle to no more than 80%. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VM.
- 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.
High-voltage battery modules may short circuit
A short circuit within a high-voltage battery module can increase the risk of fire. Charge the vehicle to no more than 80% until repaired. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace modules as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
- 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.
High-voltage battery may overheat
Cell modules may have irregular charging and discharging characteristics, which could cause the high-voltage battery to overheat and create a fire risk. Until inspection, do not charge above 80 percent capacity. The vehicle will be inspected and individual cells replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Checking high-voltage battery
- Defect
- Certain vehicles with a specific type of high-voltage battery may have cell modules with technical irregularities regarding their charging and discharging characteristics. This may lead to the high-voltage battery overheating potentially creating a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- To minimise this risk temporarily do not charge the high-voltage battery above 80 percent capacity. The vehicle will be inspected and where necessary the individual cells within the high voltage battery will be replaced.
High-voltage battery may overheat
Irregular charging or discharging in battery cell modules may cause the high-voltage battery to overheat and create a fire risk. Do not charge above 80 percent capacity temporarily. The vehicle will be inspected and individual cells replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Checking high-voltage battery
- Defect
- Certain vehicles with a specific type of high-voltage battery may have cell modules with technical irregularities regarding their charging and discharging characteristics. This may lead to the high-voltage battery overheating potentially creating a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- To minimise this risk temporarily do not charge the high-voltage battery above 80 percent capacity. The vehicle will be inspected and where necessary the individual cells within the high voltage battery will be replaced.
High-voltage battery modules may overheat
Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install diagnostic software to monitor module performance and replace affected modules where necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.
- Consequence
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
- 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.
Charging cable or outlet may overheat
Some outlets may not handle the current drawn when the compact charging system is used with a 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting. The outlet or cable may overheat, increasing fire risk. Stop using that cable; dealers will provide a replacement cable with a temperature sensor, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
- 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.
Moisture may enter high-voltage battery area
Moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area over time. The system's airtightness will be checked, and the high-voltage battery replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- In certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.
- Defect
- In certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.
- Remedy
- The airtightness of the system must be checked and where required the high-voltage battery will be replaced.
Insufficient battery sealant may allow liquid to accumulate
Insufficient sealant may allow liquid to accumulate in the high-voltage battery, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will test for leakage and replace the battery as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.
- Consequence
- Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93T7.
- 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.
Front left air spring strut may be defective
A manufacturing process discrepancy may affect the front left air spring strut. The strut will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- There may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the air spring strut
- Defect
- There may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the front left air spring strut.
- Remedy
- The affected air spring strut will need to be checked and if necessary replaced.
Suspension strut retaining ring may come loose
A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape from the suspension strut, which can reduce handling and control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect the strut and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting air loss from the strut spring.
- Consequence
- An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42M4.
- 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.
Infotainment unit may disable rearview camera display
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, leaving the rearview camera display inoperative the next time it is started and reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
- 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.
Rearview camera may display a blank screen
A software issue may cause a blank screen instead of the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
- 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.
Seat belt sensor wire may contact the ISOFIX mounting
The centre rear seat belt sensor wire may contact the right rear ISOFIX mounting. Dealers will check the wiring harness for damage, then route and secure it correctly.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE ELECTRICAL WIRE FOR THE BELT- FASTENED SENSOR WAS NOT ROUTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN POTENTIALLY MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ISOFIX NOUNTING ON THE RIGHT REAR SEAT
- Defect
- The electrical wire for the belt-fastened sensor was not routed according to specifications and can potentially make direct contact with the ISOFIX mounting on the right rear seat.
- Remedy
- The wiring harness for the centre rear seat belt buckle must be checked for damage and must be correctly routed and secured on the affected vehicles.
Owner's manual may list incorrect tire pressure
Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to improperly inflated tires and increase crash risk. Dealers will insert a corrected tire pressure table in the owner's manual free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The owner's manual may list the incorrect tire pressure.
- Consequence
- Incorrect tire pressure information could result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert a corrected tire pressure table into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-853-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 06E7.
- 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.
Seat belt wiring may obstruct child seat anchors
The center seat belt buckle wiring may block access to the right rear child seat anchors, preventing proper installation of a child seat and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will reroute and secure the wiring and replace a damaged buckle as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Consequence
- An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.
- 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.
Rear wheel alignment may be changed unnoticed
Toe or camber values on the rear axle may have been changed incorrectly after a previous campaign without being noticed. Wheel alignment will be checked and the suspension serviced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED
- Defect
- Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
- Remedy
- The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Air suspension retaining ring may come loose
A loose retaining ring may let air escape from the suspension, compromising handling and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose.
- Consequence
- A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L2.
- 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.
Rear-view camera image may not display
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from displaying when reversing, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
- 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.
Brake pressure unit components may corrode
Components of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicle's service life. The electromechanical brake servo will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE UNIT MAY CORRODE DURING THE VEHICLES'S SERVICE LIFE
- Defect
- Components of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicle�s service life.
- Remedy
- The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Brake booster corrosion may disable braking systems
Corrosion in the brake booster may disable braking assist, ABS, ESC and the speedometer display. Reduced braking assistance, ABS and ESC can increase stopping effort and distance, raising crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake booster free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.
- Consequence
- A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7.
- 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.
Brake servo may have a manufacturing defect
A brake servo with a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted. The electromechanical brake servo will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- A BRAKE SERVO WHICH HAS A MANUFACTURING DISCREPANCY MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED
- Defect
- On vehicles manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted.
- Remedy
- The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Electric drive fault may cause loss of power
A fault may cause loss of power and display a “Safely stop vehicle” message. The electric drive software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- There may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear.
- Defect
- There may be a loss of power and the message �Safely stop vehicle� may appear.
- Remedy
- Conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected.
Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early
The rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the middle rear seat belt assemblies and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
- 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.
Glove box trim may interfere with knee air bag
An unsecured glove box hinge pin may let the lid trim interfere with knee air bag deployment. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the glove box and secure the hinge pin if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
- 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.
Brake rotor and shaft may separate
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system, reducing braking assistance and disabling ABS and ESC. This can increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake booster free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
- Consequence
- Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
- 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.
Rear axle suspension link nuts may not meet specifications
One or more nuts fitted to the rear axle suspension links may not meet specifications. The affected nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
- Defect
- One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
- Remedy
- The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Moisture may enter high-voltage battery system
A faulty charging socket seal may let moisture into the high-voltage system, causing a short circuit and increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a new seal and, as needed, replace affected components free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
- Consequence
- Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Water may enter the high-voltage battery
Water may enter the high-voltage battery, potentially causing a short circuit and fire. A permanent solution is being developed; an alternative vehicle is offered to owners who need one until it is available.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WATER MAY ENTER THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
- Defect
- Water ingress into the high- voltage battery potentially causing a short circuit and risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Permanent solution being developed. Owners offered an alternative vehicle until solution availible if required.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.