Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V361000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-05-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V361000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
17,797
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-22
Owners notified
2024-06-06

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.

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

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi Q4 E-Tron2024 2023 2022

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.