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| Report Receipt Date: August 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V567000 Rear Lid Improperly Manufactured An improperly connected rear lid may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V567000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 AUGUST 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback vehicle. The connections that join the metal sheets to form the rear lid may have been improperly connected. A dealer will replace the rear lid, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 55M6. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V543000 Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V543000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,216 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V516000 Fuel Pump May Fail Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V516000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 49,443 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V515000 Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V515000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,584 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V514000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V514000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 43,091 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V471000 Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V471000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,624 JULY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V368000 Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V368000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 MAY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc./VW (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V225000 Insufficient Transmission Oil in Gearbox Clutch slippage can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. A transmission oil leak in the presence of hot exhaust components can increase the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V225000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 R8 Spyder and 2021-2022 R8 Coupe vehicles. The gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission oil leak. Dealers will inspect and correct the transmission oil level, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 37O1. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V224000 Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225 An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V224000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 466 APRIL2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 3, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V178000 Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,053 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(VW) (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V155000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,789 MARCH 2022 -- Volkswagen(VW) 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 fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 13, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V102000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 While referencing the B-pillar label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V102000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information." Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 44S3. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V085000 Incorrect Tire Pressure Information In Manual Incorrect tire pressure information could result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V085000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 920 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The owner's manual may list the incorrect tire pressure. Dealers will insert a corrected tire pressure table into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 06E7. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V084000 Child Seat Anchors May Be Obstructed/FMVSS 225 An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V084000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 693 FEBRUARY 2022 -- 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." 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 are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V064000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V064000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 665 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview 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." Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V034000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): TIRES, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,058 JANUARY 2022 -- 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, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed. 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 are expected to be mailed March 25, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V947000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V947000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 288,991 DECEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(VW) (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V935000 Retaining Ring On Air Suspension Struts May Loosen A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V935000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 DECEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose. Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 28, 2022. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L2. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,332 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V825000 Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V825000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,857 OCTOBER 2021 -- 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." Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V707000 Possible Loss of ABS from Brake Booster Corrosion A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V707000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 38 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- 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. Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V606000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,496 AUGUST 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 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." Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi). |
| Report Receipt Date: August 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V595000 Glove Box May Interfere With Knee Air Bag An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V595000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 58 AUGUST 2021 -- 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. Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V470000 Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V470000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 62,812 JUNE 2021-- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag 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 air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 20, 2021. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 12, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V339000 Engine Cylinder Bore Surface May Develop Cracks Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V339000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 MAY 2021 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 26, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V295000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 40,993 APRIL 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 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Audi's number for this recall is 42L1. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V198000 Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 153,152 MARCH 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. The remedy program is still in development. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V111000 Engine Control Module Malfunction An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V111000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 238 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc./VW (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V078000 Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters/FMVSS 208 During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V078000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,967 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V027000 Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V027000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 JANUARY 2021 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack. Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V786000 Brake Pedal Plate Can Bend or Detach A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V786000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 313 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V760000 Terminal Cover Can Compromise 12-Volt Power Supply In the event of 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. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V760000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,355 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V749000 Faulty Side Impact Crash Sensor In Front Doors A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V749000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 166 DECEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V737000 Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V737000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,426 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V658000 Head Injury from C-Pillar Impact in a Crash In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V658000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,144 OCTOBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8 |
| Report Receipt Date: October 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V644000 Incorrectly Bolted Driver's Seat Frame The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V644000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 OCTOBER 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V505000 Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V505000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,854 AUGUST 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 25, 2020. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V397000 Engine Compartment Seal May Detach If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V397000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s):STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,964 JULY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V274000 Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V274000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 153 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 10, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V273000 Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V273000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,024 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V272000 Transmission Oil Pipe May Leak If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V272000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 531 MAY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V153000 Moisture May Enter Starter Generator A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V153000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,471 MARCH 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by May 15, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V149000 Possible Loss of Steering Control A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V149000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 229 MARCH 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 15, 2020. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V093000 Side Curtain Air bags May Not Inflate Properly An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V093000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 383 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V076000 Damaged Fuel Tank May Cause Fuel Leak A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V076000 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,572 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket . 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: DEC 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V862000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 226 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2019. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V737000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 174,278 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. OCTOBER 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. 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. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 Report Receipt Date: JUL 24, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V547000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 144,092 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2019 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback and A5 Coupe and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 15, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags Report Receipt Date: JUN 19, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V473000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag. A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: High-Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V434000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,646 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- 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. 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. 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 were mailed June 24, 2019. Remedy parts are expected to become available in August 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V416000 Component(s):: WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,175 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi/VW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V415000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 66 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate. A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: No Indicator For Failed Turn Signal Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V385000 Component(s):: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 23,241 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." 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. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Hydraulic Brakes May Fail Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V277000 Component(s):: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,645 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2019 -- Volkswagen/VW Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. A short casting can cause 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. 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. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks Report Receipt Date: FEB 20, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V114000 Component(s):: SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 22 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7 and Q8 vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V095000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,326 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. 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. 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. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V057000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,985 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V035000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 74,881 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MARCH 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. 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. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V014000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 119,394 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JANUARY 2019 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen). 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V863000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,104 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. 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. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose Report Receipt Date: NOV 27, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V836000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Interim Butyl Tape Repair May Allow Fuel to Leak Report Receipt Date: NOV 19, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V818000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,987 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. DECEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. 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. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V803000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 169 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. NOVEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame. If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2019. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi). 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Transmission Fluid Vent Hose may Leak Causing Fire Report Receipt Date: SEP 17, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V639000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,916 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1. 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. |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Supply Line may Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: JUN 25, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V430000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,633 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JULY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. 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. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi S8 Audi A8 |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode Report Receipt Date: JUN 22, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 237,947 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, 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. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V370000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 139,249 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction. If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 31, 2018. Owners will be sent a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons Report Receipt Date: JUN 01, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V369000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,206 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUNE 2018 -- 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. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrectly Folded Front Seat-Mounted Air Bag Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V325000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 548 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles 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. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6. 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. |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit Report Receipt Date: APR 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 342,867 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. APRIL 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These 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 pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Audi Q5 Audi A6 Audi A4 Audi A4 allroad |
| RECALL: Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110 Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V096000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,543 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. FEBRUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 8, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi S7 Audi RS7 |
| RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture Report Receipt Date: JAN 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V082000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,440 Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. FEBRUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Audi Q5 and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi Q5 Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi S5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V004000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,166 JANUARY 2018 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, 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. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi will send an interim owner notification on or before March 03, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A6 Avant Audi A6 Sedan Audi S6 Sedan |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V822000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,037 DECEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Coupe |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V781000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,693 DECEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V675000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,323 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed. The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in November 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is expected to be available in February 2018. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A4 Audi A4 allroad Audi A5 Sportback |
| RECALL: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V622000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 216,440 OCTOBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A5 Coupe Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A4 Sedan Audi A4 Allroad Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen/VW is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V508000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,383 SEPTEMBER 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen/VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. 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. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V508000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,383 AUGUST 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen / VW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. 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. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V400000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING , FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 24,754 JUNE 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. 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. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 240,487 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2017. . Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V297000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V293000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,694 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V280000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,091 MAY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51F5.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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 22, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V196000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,618 APRIL 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying 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 air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Audi S3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: MAR 08, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V150000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,676 MARCH 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash. Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi S5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V002000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 342,867 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A6 Audi Q5 Audi Allroad |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS , VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JAN 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V001000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 234,054 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. This corrosion can weaken the canister and, during deployment of the side head air bag, the inflator may fracture and propel fragments into the passenger compartment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2017. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: JAN 05, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V955000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,901 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly. In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen e-Golf Volkswagen Tiguan Audi A4 Audi A6 Audi A7 Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vehicles; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 135,683 JANUARY 2017 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Rabbit Volkswagen Golf A6 Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 13, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V660000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 143,214 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel cap flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices will sent in early November 2016. A second notice will be sent when parts are available. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q5 Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: SEP 08, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V648000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 07, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 110,042 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be sent to owners by early November and a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Volkswagen GTI Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 07, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V646000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,249 OCTOBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V642000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 79,895 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Audi A4 Audi Q7 Audi Q3 Audi TT |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V641000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,205 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V619000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,102 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. 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 MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JUL 08, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V519000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,535 JULY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JUN 09, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 536 JULY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 Audi S8 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V382000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 217,000 JUNE 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A6 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V376000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 JUNE 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1. 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 MORE RECALL INFO Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V079000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Passat Audi A3 Audi A4 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Golf and Jetta SportWagen, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V078000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 0 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf and Jetta SportWagen, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen CC Audi Q5 Audi A5 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V045000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 734 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW). 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Tiguan Audi Q5 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles; AIR BAGS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: DEC 08, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V824000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 904 JANUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash. Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A3 Cabriolet |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Audi A6 and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 08, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V823000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,074 JANUARY 2016 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A6 Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V229000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,204 APRIL 2015 -- .Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen GTI Audi A3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: APR 03, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V200000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,646 APRIL 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems." If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q3 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JAN 20, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V019000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,008 JANUARY 2015 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 10, 2015. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi S4 Audi S5 Audi Q7 Audi A6 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Audi A7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: AUG 26, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V516000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,814 SEPT 2014 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster. If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8. 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 MORE RECALL INFO Audi Q7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles Report Receipt Date: SEP 23, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V450000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,594 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi S6 Audi S7 |
| RECALL: Volkswagen (VW) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles Report Receipt Date: SEP 23, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V448000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,120 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter. Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Audi A8 Audi S8 |
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