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.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 153 model year 2020 Audi A6s, A6 Allroads and A7s.

The passenger airbag may not deploy properly through the instrument panel tear seam.

If the passenger airbag does not deploy properly and inflate in a crash, small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 10, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 3,024 model year 2019 Audi Q3s.

The passenger air bag may not deploy properly through the instrument panel tear seam.

The passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate in a crash, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 12, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 531 model year 2020 Audi Q8s.

An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid.

If transmission fluid leaks while the vehicle is being driven, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 10, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 5,471 model year 2019-2020 Audi A6s with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines.

Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin by May 15, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 229 model year 2019 Audi Q8s and model year 2017-2019 Audi Q7s.

The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and tighten the steering shaft bolt -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 15, 2020.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 8,572 model year 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattros and TT Coupe Quattros.

The fuel tank may become damaged in a crash by the fuel tank heat shield bracket.

A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 383 model year 2019 Audi Q7s.

The side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury .

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 106,857 model year Audi 2000-2001 TT Roadsters, model year 2000 TT Coupes, model year 1999 A8s, model year 1998-2000 A6s, and model year 1999-2000 A4s with Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the airbag to deploy improperly in a crash.

As a result, the airbag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

What to do

VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver front airbag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available free of charge.

Owner notifications are expected to begin March 27, 2020.

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

Audi is recalling 174,278 model year 2018-2019 SQ5s and model year 2018-2020 Q5s.

The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle, posing a crash risk.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 1, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.

Audi is recalling 144,092 model year 2018 S5 Cabriolets, S5 Sportbacks, S5 Coupes, S4 Sedans, A5 Cabriolets, A5 Sportbacsk & A5 Coupes, and model year 2017-2018 A4 Sedans & A4 Allroads.

Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger airbag.

A disabled passenger airbag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the airbag control unit software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 15, 2019.

Owners may contact customer service at (800) 893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Audi is recalling 28 model year 2019 Q5s and SQ5s.

In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's front airbag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding.

If the carrier breaks, damage to the airbag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger front airbag free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.

Audi is recalling 66 model year 2019 A8s equipped with rear relaxation seats.

The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 126,175 model year 2018-2019 Audi Q5s and SQ5s.

The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6

Audi is recalling138,896 model year 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedans, model year 2015-2019 A3 Sedans & A3 Cabriolets, model year 2016-2018 A3 e-trons, and model year 2017-2019 RS3s.

An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger airbag.

A deactivated passenger airbag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

Audi is recalling 23,241 model year 2016-2018 Q3s equipped with LED headlights.

An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue.

Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 19, 2019.

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

Audi is recalling 1,646 model year 2019 e-trons.

Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.

Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

What to do

If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," the driver should immediately stop the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, and do not charge it.

Owners should contact Audi Roadside Assistance at (800) 411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components free of charge.

Notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in June 2019. Remedy parts are expected to become available in August 2019.

Owners may contact Audi's customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.

Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) is recalling 12,645 model year 2018-2019 Audi Q5s and SQ5s.

The brake master cylinder casting may be too short, causing a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.

The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary free of charge.

The recall began May 3, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 22 model year Audi 2019 Q7s and Q8s.

The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen which may impair vehicle steering and increase the risk of crash.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks free of charge.

The recall began March 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 3,326 model year 2018 Audi A3 sedans and RS3s.

The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.

In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins free of charge.

The recall began on March 7, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 8,985 model year 2013-2016 Audi A8s and S8s.

The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

Fuel leaking in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper free of charge.

The recall began February 21, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 74,881 model year 2016-2018 Audi Q7s, A6s & A7s, and model year 2015-2018 A8s.

The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge.

The recall began February 28, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Volkswagen Group of North America is recalling model year 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks.

The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

The recall began January 23, 2019.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 1,104 model year 2018 Audi TT Roadsters, TT Coupes, A3 Sedans and A3 Cabriolet.

The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall was scheduled to begin December 20, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 5,987 model year 2007-2012 Audi Q7s and model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5s.

These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 31, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800)-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 1,916 model year 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyders and R8 Coupes.

Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

Leaked transmission contacting hot engine parts can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 6,633 model year 2013-2015 Audi S8s and A8s.

The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 21, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 237,947 model year 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedans, A4 Avants, S4 Avants & S4 Sedans, model year 2007-2008 RS4 Sedans, model year 2004 RS4 Cabriolets, model year 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolets & S4 Cabriolets, model year 2005-2011 A6 Sedans, model year 2006-2011 A6 Avants, and model year 2007-2011 S6 Sedans.

The vehicles have certain airbag inflators assembled as part of the passenger front airbag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger front airbag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front airbag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge.

The recall began June 29, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 548 Audi S5 Cabriolets equipped with Super Sport seats.

The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 13, 2018.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 342,867 model year 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolets, A5 Sedans and Audi Q5s; model year 2012-2015 Audi A6s; and model year 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedans and A4 allroad.

The vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

A blocked or short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on June 11, 2018.

A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 31,323 model year 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedans and A4 allroads, and model year 2018 A5 Sportbacks.

The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in November 2017.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 8,383 model year 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolets and A3 Sedans.

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2017.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 24,754 model year 2016-2017 Audi Q3s.

If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2017.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 11,618 model year 2017 Audi A3 and S3 sedans.

In a lower-speed crash situation, the airbag control unit software may deploy the passenger front airbag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is lying in the seat with the seat reclined.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

If the airbag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.