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NHTSA recall,

2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 Vehicles

The lane departure warning system may be deactivated due to a software error, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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 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 recall affects 1,620 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2026. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 6, 2026.
  2. Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Audi affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2019

Audi

  • A6
  • A7
  • Q8

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
Driver assistance defect
Campaign
26V125000
Vehicles affected
1,620
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
90TW
Manufacturer phone
1-800-253-2834

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)