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."
Safety risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Safety risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
531
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-13
Owners notified
2020-06-12
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Safety risk
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
14
3,000 mi
Electrical system
9
60,000 mi
Unknown or other
4
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
3
—
Fuel system, gasoline
3
—
Fuel/propulsion system
3
3,000 mi
Power train
3
3,000 mi
Back over prevention
2
60,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
2
—
Forward collision avoidance
2
60,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings
2
—
Lane departure: warning
2
—
Service brakes
2
—
Steering
2
2,500 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: oil cooler
The 2019 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.