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2021 AUDI S7

10 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V601000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake fluid cap in your vehicle is a small part that helps keep the brake fluid clean and fresh. In some 2021 Audi models, the wrong label may have been put on the cap.
Risk if Unfixed
Using the wrong type of brake fluid can make your brakes less effective, which could lead to a longer stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it with the correct one, 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 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 vehicle is crucial for even tire wear. In some affected models, this alignment might not have been checked after a previous repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear axle isn't properly aligned, your tires will wear down unevenly. This could lead to a blowout, especially on the highway, which could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect and adjust the rear axle alignment if needed, and replace any worn-out tires — all at no cost to you. You should schedule this 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 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 automatic locking retractor in your rear seat belt is a crucial part that helps keep your child restraint system secure. In some 2021-2022 models, this retractor might stop locking too early, making it harder to properly secure a child seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the retractor fails to lock properly, your child restraint system won't be secure, increasing the risk of injury to the child in a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies for you, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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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 rear axle is a crucial part that keeps your vehicle stable. In some 2021 Audi models, this nut can break due to corrosion, causing a loss of control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, your rear axle can become misaligned, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty lock nut and any affected bolts with new ones, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the 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 score line on the passenger air bag in your Audi is a critical safety feature that helps the air bag deploy properly. In some 2021 RS6 and S6 models, and certain 2019-2021 A6 and A7 models, this score line was not made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy properly, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash. Additionally, sharp plastic debris could fly into the passenger compartment, causing further harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the passenger air bag score line and make any necessary repairs at no cost to you. This is a free repair, 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. (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
The instrument panel in your vehicle is the screen that shows you important information like your speed and warning lights. In certain 2021 Audi models, a software glitch could cause this screen to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument panel display fails, you might not see your speed or warning lights, which could lead to a crash. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the instrument panel software to fix the problem, and this repair is on the house. You should 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 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 #22V861000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control various systems. If liquid spills in the rear seat, it could seep into the module and cause it to shut down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module fails, your engine power will suddenly drop, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover to shield the gateway control module from liquid spills, at no cost to you.
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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 Audi is like a tiny gauge that tells your dashboard how much fuel is left in the tank. But in some 2019-2022 models, this sensor can get stuck, showing you an incorrect fuel level.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, you might see a wrong fuel level on your dashboard. This could cause your engine to stall when you run low on fuel, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty sensor in your tank with a new one, at no cost to you. Your dealer will do this repair for free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 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
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is supposed to provide a clear view of what's behind your car when you're reversing. But in certain 2019-2026 models, a software glitch can cause the image to not show up as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
Without a clear view of what's behind your car, you could hit something or someone when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software for free so you can rely on your rearview camera again. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 in your vehicle shows you what's behind you when you're in reverse. But in certain models, a software glitch can cause the screen to blank out, hiding the camera image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display is blank, you might not be able to see what's behind you, which could cause you to back into something or someone.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the infotainment software for free, so you can see the rearview camera image like normal. 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. (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
3 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 S7 Years

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

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