The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V086000·Announced 2023-02-15

Audi Recalls 2009-2015 Q7 Models Due to Incorrect Weight Rating Label

Audi is recalling 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles because an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle overload leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Audi Q7 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 12,100 units. The defect is that the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect. This error can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for harm exists due to the possibility of overloading.

Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q7
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
12,100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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