Audi Recalls

Below is the list of Audi recalls. Check to see if your vehicle is involved in the latest safety recalls. This list is published by the National Highway Transportation Safety Adminstration If it is this and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, it could lead to a potential safety defect that can cause injury or even death.

All safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. If you see your vehicle on the list you can follow the link for more information or call a dealer for more information

Individual Recall Details

Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate

Manufacturer:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary: 
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."

Consequence: 
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 
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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V642000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 79,895

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Coolant Leak may cause Engine Stall

Manufacturer:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
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 contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: AUG 24, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V619000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,102 

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Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Manufacturer:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: SEP 08, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V648000
Component(s): STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8

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