Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the display screen that shows your speed, warning lights, and other important information. In certain 2021 models, a software glitch could cause this screen to stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument panel display fails, you'll lose critical safety information, such as your speed and warning lights. This could make it harder to drive safely and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your instrument panel module for free. You don't need to pay a thing – the repair is on Audi.
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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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