A liquid spilled in the rear seat may damage a computer module that controls your vehicle's systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the computer module shuts down, your engine power will suddenly decrease, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will install a protective cover to prevent the damage, and this service is completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel level sensor might be stuck, giving you an incorrect reading of your fuel level.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might run out of fuel, which could cause your engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty sensor for free at a dealership. You can contact them at 1-800-253-2834 or check your letter from February 17, 2023, for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
Your vehicle's starter generator might have a problem with moisture getting inside, which could cause an electrical issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a risk of a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
You'll get a notice from Volkswagen, and they'll replace the starter generator for free at a dealership. This will happen by May 22, 2020, or you can contact them at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule it sooner.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.