Audi recalls

615 recorded safety recalls for Audi vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.

Two registers: 504 from the US NHTSA database and 111 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.

European recalls by country

Where each Audi Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Germany: 106France: 4Spain: 1

Audi Q5

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERModel year 2018⚠ Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen…
NHTSA campaign 18V369000 · reported 01/06/2018
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00278/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-02-28
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03987/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-11-14
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01448/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-05-22
Passenger car
As a result, the wheelhouse trims could detach in motion, posing risk for the following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1077/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-19
Passenger car
This may cause a failure of the hydraulic braking system, potentially leading to an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0835/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-31
Passenger car
As a result, the airbag may be damaged during deployment, reducing its protective capacity and increasing the risk of an injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1328/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-09-06
Passenger car
In the event that a side airbag is triggered, the inflator casing may burst causing the driver or passenger to be injured by metal fragments that become detached as a result.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0514/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-04-29

Audi A6, A7, Q5

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03985/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-11-14
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00640/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-05-01
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00089/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-04-16
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02640/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-11-03
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00615/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-07
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/04382/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-12-19
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01220/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-08-20
Passenger car
This could lead to increased contact resistances in the connector area. In such cases, thermal overload could arise, which can lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0217/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-02-08

Audi Q7

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00465/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-27
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00070/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-01-10
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00547/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-04-10
Passenger car
The transverse tube of the third row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. Consequently, in the event of a collision, the seat structure may become deformed and the row of seats may move forward.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1281/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-10-14
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00624/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-04-24
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00409/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-02-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAModel year 2026
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…
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,…
NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · reported 19/12/2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEModel year 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · reported 12/11/2025

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Audi A7

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORModel year 2021
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…
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…
NHTSA campaign 21V606000 · reported 05/08/2021
TIRESModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · reported 26/01/2022
AIR BAGSModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
NHTSA campaign 21V159000 · reported 10/03/2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
NHTSA campaign 21V295000 · reported 26/04/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNITModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
NHTSA campaign 22V155000 · reported 14/03/2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONModel year 2021
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…
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V742000 · reported 05/10/2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
NHTSA campaign 22V861000 · reported 21/11/2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
NHTSA campaign 23V601000 · reported 25/08/2023

Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, S4, S5, Q7

Passenger car
Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0382/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-03-08
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01482/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-11-13
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EU Safety Gate alert A12/00849/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-06-12
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00689/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-05-08
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00788/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-04-14
Passenger car
The backrest structure of the front seats may not have been welded correctly and could fail in the event of a rear-end collision.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1665/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-12-16
Passenger car
The additional coolant pump can block due to foreign particles in the cooling system. This can result in the pump overheating which could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0713/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-06-02
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01891/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-12-25

Audi A5

Passenger car
The micro gas generator of the rear seat-belt pre-tensioners may be incorrectly installed. As a result, in the event of an accident, it can come loose and parts may inadvertently enter the passenger compartment, causing injuries.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0698/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-05-26
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01052/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-04-10
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/02844/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-08-01
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00784/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-04-14
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORModel year 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this…
NHTSA campaign 25V899000 · reported 19/12/2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORModel year 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle…
NHTSA campaign 25V638000 · reported 24/09/2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORModel year 2021
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…
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…
NHTSA campaign 21V606000 · reported 05/08/2021
TIRESModel year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · reported 26/01/2022

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Audi A8, S8, S8+

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01262/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-09-25
Passenger car
This can cause the rivet connection to fail in the event of an accident, impairing the restraining effect of the seat and belt system and increasing the risk of injuries.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1041/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-12
Passenger car
The adhesion of the glass cover on the sunroof may be insufficient due to impurities in the area of the adhesive surfaces. The glass cover may consequently fall onto the road while driving, endangering traffic following behind.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0842/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-07-08
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EU Safety Gate alert A12/00676/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-05-08
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EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00143/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-07-30
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03859/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-11-07
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00997/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-07-10
Passenger car
As a consequence, the tyre may press against the wheel arch which poses a risk of accidents.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0618/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-04-12

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Audi A3, RS 3

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01247/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-09-02
Passenger car
If this damage occurs this may lead to impaired functioning or even failure of the brake and gas control via the manual control device.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0834/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-31
Passenger car
The power supply to components of the ABS/ESP control unit may fail. This could lead to the vehicle stability control function not working when required in dynamic driving situations, such as over-steering, under-steering or emergency braking.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0714/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-06-02
Passenger car
As a result, the support and protection provided by the headrest in the event of an accident could be impaired, increasing the risk of an injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1475/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-10-04
Passenger car
As a consequence, the supportive and protective effect of the headrest may be limited in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0018/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-01-11
Passenger car
The product does not meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01389/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-10-01
Passenger car
Consequently, it may break or lead to the camshaft-phaser screws to loosen up and the engine oil to leak onto the roadway, increasing the risk of accident to following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1509/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-10-11
Passenger car
This could lead to a fire breaking out in the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0303/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-03-02