Electrical System:Software (25V201000)
Publication date: 2025-03-31Reference number: 25V201000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2021 AUDI A6
2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD
2021 AUDI A7
2021 AUDI A8
2021 AUDI Q7
2021 AUDI Q8
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
2021 AUDI RS 7
2021 AUDI RS Q8
2021 AUDI S6
2021 AUDI S7
2021 AUDI S8
2021 AUDI SQ7
2021 AUDI SQ8
Campaign No: 25V201000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 44387
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.