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HighNHTSA·26V125000·Announced 2026-03-04

Audi Recalls 2019 A6, A7, and Q8 for Lane Departure Software Error

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2019 Audi A6, A7, and Q8 vehicles because a software error may deactivate the lane departure warning system.

What this means for you

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 safety system deactivation that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A6, A7, and Q8 vehicles. This recall affects vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 25V900. The recall involves a total of 1,620 vehicles.

Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated. The driver may be unaware that the system is not functional and may rely on it, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A6, A7, Q8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,620

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 (3)

  • A6
  • A7
  • Q8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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