Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V212000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-03-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V212000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera

Component
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
19
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-29
Owners notified
2023-05-10

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi Q72020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.