NHTSA 25V900000 →Reported 2025-12-19 back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
356,894 potentially affected units across the campaign. Audi models: A6, A6 ALLROAD, A7, A8, E-TRON, E-TRON GT, E-TRON SPORTBACK, Q7, Q8, RS 6 AVANT, RS 7, RS E-TRON GT, RS Q8, S6, S7, S8, SQ7, SQ8. Model years in this make's records: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Risk and remedy
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA 26V590000 →Reported 2026-09-11 steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
208,724 potentially affected units across the campaign. Audi models: Q3. Model years in this make's records: 2019, 2020, 2021.
Risk and remedy
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
NHTSA 25V294000 →Reported 2025-05-07 engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
89,417 potentially affected units across the campaign. Audi models: Q5, Q5 SPORTBACK. Model years in this make's records: 2022, 2023, 2024.
Risk and remedy
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
