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Volkswagen Group Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Recalls

Volkswagen Group filed 3 safety recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2017 to 2026 involving a self-driving or driver-assistance system, covering up to 26,393 units.

Recalls
3
Units affected (up to)
26.4K
26,393
Automated driving systems
0
Fix mentions over the air
0

By system

  • Automatic emergency braking33% · 1 recalls
  • Lane keeping33% · 1 recalls
  • Forward collision warning and sensors33% · 1 recalls

Every recall, newest first

  • Lane keeping

    March 4, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V125000 · 1,620 units affected

    Audi A6 (2019), A7 (2019), Q8 (2019)

    What is wrong
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
    What it can lead to
    The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

  • Forward collision warning and sensors

    March 29, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V212000 · 19 units affected

    Audi Q7 (2020)

    What is wrong
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
    What it can lead to
    An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

  • Automatic emergency braking

    June 26, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V400000 · 24,754 units affected

    Audi Q3 (2016–2017)

    What is wrong
    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."
    What it can lead to
    A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

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