Audi recall 26V125000 - Software
NHTSA · March 4, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V125000 (Audi), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,620.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V125000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 352 recall campaigns from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 1,620 vehicles, it is larger than 60% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Consequence
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A6 | 2019 |
| Audi | A7 | 2019 |
| Audi | Q8 | 2019 |
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