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2021 AUDI e-tron Sportback

2 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #26V240000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The part that connects your brake pedal to the brake booster in your vehicle might not have been properly attached during manufacturing. This is a small metal piece that helps your brake pedal work.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pedal detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle's brakes. This could cause a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or on slippery roads.
Free Fix
Your authorized Audi dealer will inspect and tighten the connection between your brake pedal and brake booster to make sure it's secure – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind your car when you're reversing. There's a software issue in some 2019-2026 models that might prevent the camera image from showing up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera doesn't work as it should, you'll have a reduced view of the area behind your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software for the rearview camera system at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice and get a safe view behind your vehicle again.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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