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.
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.
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.
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.