NHTSA recall 23V-212: Forward Collision Avoidance

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 29, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Forward Collision Avoidance recall

23V-212
March 29, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V212000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 29, 2023
ComponentForward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles