Audi Recalls

Audi is recalling 313 model year 2020 Q3s.

The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.

A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and -- as necessary -- replace the entire brake pedal free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 46i7.

Audi is recalling 2,355 model year 2018-2019 RS5 Coupes. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

In a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2021.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.

Audi is recalling 166 model year 2021 A6 Allroads, Q7s, RS6s and RS7s.

The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side and curtain airbags, and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and -- as necessary -- replace the crash sensors in both front doors free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM.

Audi is recalling 5,426 model year 2021 RS5 Sportbacks, S5 Sportbacks and model year 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportbacks

The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged in a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.

Audi is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle.

The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.

The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and -- as necessary -- replace the seat structure free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.

Audi is recalling 94,144 model year 2018-2020 Q7s.

The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in a crash.

An unbelted occupant's head may hit the vehicle's C-pillar padding in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 23, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 12,964 model year 2013-2018 Audi S8s and A8s.

The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening.

The recall is expected to begin September 4, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.