ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The engine control module in your Audi is like the brain of your engine, controlling how it runs. In certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 models, a small pin that keeps water out might be missing, which could mess up the module's function.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine control module fails, your engine could stall while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the engine control module's connector for the missing pin and install it if needed, and also inspect for corrosion – all for free.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
The rear relaxation seats in your Audi A8 have a small metal rod called a rivet that holds the seat track in place. In some 2019 models, this rivet can break, causing the seat to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat track rivet fails, the seat could separate from the car during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the passenger seat tracks with a safer design, free of charge. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
Your rearview camera system has a small software glitch that might keep the image from showing up on your screen when you're backing up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't display, you'll have a blind spot behind your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, especially when reversing out of a parking spot or driveway.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software to fix the issue for free. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, and it won't cost you anything.
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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.
