Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

April 10, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – April 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 60,490 EVs over incorrect gear display that may result in a vehicle rollaway.

The list of recalled models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-TRON

Recall summary  

All vehicles with an automatic transmission must clearly indicate a selected gear on the instrument cluster. In the affected cars, this may not happen when the driver shifts into Neutral due to a software error.

This means that if the electronic parking brake is not engaged, the car may roll away, especially if it is on a slope or a hill. 

Recall risks

The rollaway ups the risk of an accident or property damage.

Warning signs  

The driver might notice an absence of the red parking brake warning on the dashboard. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 cars whose doors could open on their own.

In July 2024, Golf hatchbacks and Atlas SUVs were recalled over limited visibility caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras.   

The repair

Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information on April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 60,000 EVs are affected by this VW gear position recall. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

December 26, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 4,616 hybrid cars and SUVs that may ignite. This ups the risk of an accident and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Audi A7 PHEV
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q5 PHEV

Recall summary  

The high-voltage battery stores electricity that powers the electric motor and other vehicle systems. In the affected hybrids, this battery may overheat and burst into flames, setting the vehicle on fire. The cause of the defect is “still under investigation.”

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, car occupants can get injured or even lose their life. For more information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit this article.

Safety tips

Owners – especially those who are not opted in to share data with the manufacturer – are advised not to charge the battery until the car is repaired. In other fire recalls, manufacturers have also recommended to park the vehicles outside and away from any structures.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In December 2023, Volkswagen recalled several models, including Audi A7 cars, over the risk of reduced braking performance, as reported.  

In September 2024, ID.4 cars were recalled because their doors could open on their own while driving, also as reported.

The repair

The vehicles will receive a free software update to monitor the battery’s parameters and alert the driver if a replacement is needed. This remedy should be available in 2Q25.

Owners should receive letters with more information by January 24, 2025, and another one once the remedy is available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi fire recall affects close to 5,000 hybrid cars and SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Audis over reduced braking performance

Volkswagen recalls Audis over reduced braking performance

September 16, 2023 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – September 16, 2023 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, has recalled 7,499 cars with incorrectly labeled brake fluid caps. This may cause the driver to use the wrong type of brake fluid which may hinder the car’s braking ability, upping the risk of a crash.

Vehicles affected by this recall include:  

  • 2021 Audi RS6  
  • 2021 Audi RS7
  • 2021 Audi S6
  • 2021 Audi S7  
  • 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
  • 2019 – 2021 Audi A6 
  • 2019 – 2021 Audi A7

Recall summary  

The affected vehicles were fitted with a brake fluid cap which has incorrect information regarding the kind of fluid to use.

As a result, the owner may pour the wrong type of fluid into the reservoir which could damage the brake system.

Recall risks

The damage can reduce “braking ability,” increase stopping distance and augment the risk of a crash.

Other VW recalls

There was an Audi recall in November 2022 caused by a partial power loss, as reported.

In May 2023, over 35,000 ID.4 electric SUVs were recalled due to the risk of their doors opening while driving, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will check the brake reservoir cap and replace it with the corresponding version free of charge.

Owners should receive letters with more information by  October 17, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 8,000 cars are affected by this Volkswagen brake cap recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Audis over rearview display loss

Volkswagen recalls Audis over rearview display loss

November 14, 2022 Joseph Estabillo ,

Auburn Hills, MI – November 14, 2022 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 6,076 vehicles over a problem with the infotainment display, which also shows the rearview camera image. The screen may fail to show an image when the vehicle starts, increasing the risk of a crash when the vehicle is reversing.

The recall covers some of the following models: 

  • 2022 Audi A3
  • 2022 Audi A4
  • 2022 Audi A4 Allroad
  • 2022 Audi A5
  • 2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet
  • 2022 Audi A6
  • 2022 Audi A7
  • 2022 Audi e-tron GT
  • 2022 Audi Q3
  • 2022 Audi Q7
  • 2022 Audi Q8
  • 2022 Audi RS Q8
  • 2022 Audi RS6
  • 2022 Audi RS7
  • 2021 – 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
  • 2021 – 2022 Audi e-tron
  • 2021 –2022 Audi A8

Recall summary

In the affected vehicles, the infotainment unit can become permanently damaged when the ignition is switched off, due to an electrical problem within the unit. The next time the engine is started, the central display may fail to show any images, including the rearview camera feed.   

The component involved in this recall is the infotainment main unit with multiple part numbers, including 4J3035092A, 4M2035092B, 8W2035050C and 8Y0035050A. 

For the full list of the affected vehicles, please visit the following page.

Recall risks

Read more about the risks of a faulty rearview camera display in our recent article about a similar recall by Nissan.

Other Audi recalls

In April, Volkswagen recalled 26,053 Audi vehicles that could lose engine power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.  

In September, Volkswagen recalled 13,004 Audi vehicles following 192 warranty claims due to a damaged part in the fuel tank, which could lead to fuel spills and prevent the fuel tank from being refilled.  

The repair

Dealers will replace the main infotainment unit on affected vehicles with a new one, at no cost to the owner. Affected owners will be notified on or around December 25, 2022.   

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 6,000 Audi vehicles are affected by these Audi infotainment unit issues. To check for Audi e-tron recalls, Audi A-Class Recalls, Audi S-Class Recalls, and other Audi recalls on your vehicle, run an Audi recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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