Recall 26V125000: 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 1,620
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V125000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 90TW
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 13, 2026
- Components
- Lane departure:software (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology