Recall 01V202000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 01V202000. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 2,837 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
IF THAT HAPPENS, THE WIPER BLADES, BECAUSE THEY OVERLAP WIPING AREAS, COULD BECOME ENTANGLED WITH EACH OTHER AND CEASE FUNCTIONING. THIS COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A6 | 2001 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching AUDI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | LANE DEPARTURE | 1,620 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 |
| 25V777000 | Nov 12, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 |
| 25V637000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 25V638000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 |
| 25V428000 | Jun 27, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 |
| 25V294000 | May 7, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | ENGINE | 89,417 |
| 25V227000 | Apr 15, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 |
| 25V225000 | Apr 9, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 313 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (AUDI) in the last 3 years
1 Investigation
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ23007 | Dec 12, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | CLOSED | 2015 AUDI A3 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.