Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V601000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-08-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V601000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,499
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-25
Owners notified
2023-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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

11 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi A62021 2020 2019
Audi A6 Allroad2021
Audi A72021 2020 2019
Audi RS 6 Avant2021
Audi RS 72021
Audi S62021
Audi S72021

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.