Audi recalls 2019 Q8, A7 and A6 vehicles over software error that may switch off lane departure warning
A software error may turn off the lane departure warning system in certain 2019 Audis already repaired under an earlier recall, so drivers may rely on a warning that does not work and be at greater risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free. Owners can call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and give Audi's recall number 90TW.
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Recall details
- Product
- Audi Q8, A7, A6 2019
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 1,620 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V125000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 90TW
- Model years: 2019
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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