Recall 25V201000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 25V201000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 44,387 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 75,323 |
| 26V138000 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 48,165 |
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | AUDI | 1,620 |
| 26V028000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 670 |
| 26V030000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 43,881 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | AUDI | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | AUDI | 356,894 |
| 25V854000 | Dec 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | VOLKSWAGEN | 3,138 |
| 25V836000 | Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 629 |
| 25V835000 | Dec 3, 2025 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | VOLKSWAGEN | 27 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 25V201000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2153767 | Sep 1, 2025 | 2021 AUDI Q7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical Syste… |
| 2153768 | Sep 1, 2025 | 2021 AUDI Q7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical Syste… |
| 2168501 | Aug 21, 2025 | 2021 AUDI SQ7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical Syst… |
| 2086593 | Apr 24, 2025 | 2021 AUDI Q7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Ele… |
| 2083732 | Apr 16, 2025 | 2021 AUDI Q7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster display was… |
| 2086657 | Mar 1, 2025 | 2021 AUDI SQ7 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ7. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the instrument cluster be… |
| 2130333 | Apr 15, 2024 | 2021 AUDI Q8 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to… |
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.