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2021 Audi A6, Audi A6 Allroad and others recall: software

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 31, 2025. It covers about 44,387 vehicles.

vehicles affected
44,387
reported
Mar 31, 2025
owners notified
Apr 24, 2025
related complaints
91

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.

Recall number 25V201000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 91 complaints about electrical problems.

2021 Audi A62021 Audi A6 Allroad2021 Audi A72021 Audi A82021 Audi Q72021 Audi Q82021 Audi RS 6 Avant2021 Audi RS 72021 Audi RS Q82021 Audi S62021 Audi S72021 Audi S8

Questions about recall 25V201000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Audi A6, Audi A6 Allroad and others software?

Yes. Recall 25V201000, reported on March 31, 2025, covers about 44,387 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V201000?

Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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