Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's computer system controls the lights on your TT, A3, A4, Q7, or Q3. In some cases, a software glitch can turn off your side marker lights, even when your parking lights or headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights aren't working, your car might be harder to see at night, especially for other drivers. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix the issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
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