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2021 AUDI A7

11 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V601000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake fluid reservoir cap in your vehicle is the small plastic or metal cap on the brake fluid tank. In some 2019-2021 Audi models, the wrong type of cap might be installed, which affects the type of brake fluid used.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong brake fluid is used, your brakes might not perform as well as they should, making it harder to stop your vehicle in time. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it with the correct one, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
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High Priority #22V034000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear axle alignment in your Audi is a crucial setting that ensures your tires wear evenly. In certain models, this setting might not have been properly checked after a previous repair, which could lead to uneven tire wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tires wear unevenly, you could experience reduced traction and handling, making it harder to steer your vehicle. This could increase your chances of getting into an accident.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment if needed, and replace any worn-out tires for free.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
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High Priority #21V606000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear seat belt retractors in your vehicle are designed to keep your child's seat or seatbelt secure. In some 2021 and 2022 models, these retractors might stop working too soon, preventing the seatbelt from locking correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seatbelt doesn't lock properly, a child in the backseat could be at risk of injury if the vehicle crashes. This is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies with new ones, free of charge. You'll get a recall notice already, but 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 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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High Priority #21V295000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lock nut on your vehicle's rear axle helps keep the wheels aligned. In certain 2021 models, this nut can break due to corrosion, causing the wheels to misalign.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut fails, your rear wheels could become misaligned, making it harder to steer and control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on the highway.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty lock nut and any associated bolts with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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High Priority #21V159000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your Audi is a vital safety feature that deploys in the event of a crash. In certain models, the air bag's internal score line may not have been made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy properly, it could leave you exposed to injury. Additionally, sharp plastic debris could fly into the passenger compartment, posing a risk of cuts or other harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the air bag and fix it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notice and should schedule the inspection as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
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Moderate #25V201000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your instrument cluster is the brain of your dashboard, showing you vital info like your speed and warning lights. In some 2021 Audi models, a software glitch could cause the display to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the display fails, you won't get critical info like your speed or warning lights, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the dashboard software for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #23V842000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The charging cable in your vehicle is designed to connect to a home outlet to charge your battery. In certain models, the cable can overheat when plugged into a high-power outlet, which could damage the outlet or cable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet or cable overheats, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will provide a new, safer charging cable with a built-in temperature sensor at no cost to you. Just wait for the notification letter and schedule a visit to get it replaced.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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Moderate #22V861000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gateway control module in your vehicle is like a main hub that helps your car's systems talk to each other. It's located under the rear seat, and if liquid spills in there, it could cause the module to shut down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module fails, your engine will suddenly lose power, which can make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover to shield the gateway control module from spills, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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Moderate #22V155000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel level sensor in your vehicle is a small part that tells your dashboard how much fuel you have left. In certain Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, showing an incorrect fuel level reading.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, your dashboard will show a wrong fuel level. This could cause you to run out of fuel unexpectedly, leading to an engine stall. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at a high speed.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty sensor with a new one at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment with your authorized Audi dealer as soon as you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of the repair.
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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.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Audi's rearview camera is a critical safety feature that helps you see what's behind your vehicle. Unfortunately, a software glitch might prevent the image from showing up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, making it more likely that you might back into something or someone.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software to fix the issue, and this service is completely free. Schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
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Under Review #22V742000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera display on your Audi is designed to show you what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse gear. In some 2021 and 2022 Audi models, a software glitch could cause the screen to go blank or display a black screen instead of the camera image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display fails, you'll be driving blind in reverse, which could increase your risk of hitting something or someone behind your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the infotainment system software for free, so you'll get a clear rearview camera image again. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other AUDI A7 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
6 recalls
2020
8 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
5 recalls

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