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Audi Recalls

44 models · 160 recalls · 26,300 complaints

NHTSA records show 160 safety recall campaigns for Audi, which ranks #0 among 0 tracked manufacturers for total recall volume. The brand's recall activity has shown a relatively stable recall history. The most frequently affected component category is air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module, based on 10 campaigns.

160

Recalls

26,300

Complaints

0

Crashes

526

Fires

263

Injuries

0

Deaths

Audi Models

A6

Worst: 2021
40 recalls2,100 complaints

Q5

Worst: 2021
32 recalls1,500 complaints

Q7

Worst: 2021
28 recalls1,600 complaints

A8

Worst: 2021
23 recalls1,700 complaints

A7

Worst: 2021
21 recalls1,000 complaints

A4

Worst: 2000
17 recalls1,400 complaints

A5

Worst: 2018
17 recalls1,200 complaints

S6

Worst: 2020
14 recalls1,100 complaints

S7

Worst: 2021
14 recalls700 complaints

S8

Worst: 2021
14 recalls800 complaints

Q3

Worst: 2016
13 recalls900 complaints

Q8

Worst: 2021
13 recalls500 complaints

TT

Worst: 2000
13 recalls1,100 complaints

A3

Worst: 2009
12 recalls1,400 complaints

S4

Worst: 2021
12 recalls1,700 complaints

S5

Worst: 2021
12 recalls700 complaints

SQ5

Worst: 2018
12 recalls600 complaints

E-TRON

Worst: 2021
11 recalls300 complaints

A6 ALLROAD

Worst: 2021
8 recalls300 complaints

RS Q8

Worst: 2021
7 recalls100 complaints

SQ7

Worst: 2021
7 recalls300 complaints

SQ8

Worst: 2021
6 recalls100 complaints

A4 ALLROAD

Worst: 2018
5 recalls400 complaints

A5 CABRIOLET

Worst: 2021
5 recalls400 complaints

Allroad

Worst: 2001
5 recalls1,000 complaints

Rs E-tron Gt

Worst: 2024
5 recalls100 complaints

A4 CABRIOLET

Worst: 2009
4 recalls200 complaints

RS5

Worst: 2019
4 recalls200 complaints

S3

Worst: 2016
4 recalls600 complaints

Q4 E-TRON

Worst: 2024
3 recalls200 complaints

Q6 E-TRON

Worst: 2025
3 recalls100 complaints

RS7

Worst: 2016
3 recalls300 complaints

A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Worst: 2016
2 recalls300 complaints

RS 4

Worst: 2007
2 recalls100 complaints

RS 6 AVANT

Worst: 2021
2 recalls100 complaints

RS 7

Worst: 2021
2 recalls100 complaints

RS6

Worst: 2003
2 recalls100 complaints

S5 CABRIOLET

Worst: 2010
2 recalls200 complaints

SQ6 E-TRON

Worst: 2025
2 recalls100 complaints

E-TRON SPORTBACK

Worst: 2020
1 recalls200 complaints

Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Worst: 2024
1 recalls100 complaints

Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Worst: 2025
1 recalls100 complaints

RS 3

Worst: 2017
1 recalls100 complaints

RS3

Worst: 2018
1 recalls200 complaints

Latest Audi Recalls

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SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Dec 19, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat ...

Consequence

An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer ...

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Dec 19, 2025

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 Federa...

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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...

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 12, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Consequence

A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall ...

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 24, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Consequence

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volksw...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 24, 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. The one affected vehicle was repaired. Owners may contact...

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).