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Audi Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 195 recall campaigns that cover Audi vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1990 and 2026. The Audi A4 has the most complaints filed of any Audi model, with 30 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Audi recall campaigns, newest first

14 campaigns filed in 2021, newest first.

Listed for Audi Q5, SQ5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V947000 Filed Dec 8, 2021

Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power

Electrical system · body control module/bcm
94.1% repairedof 288,991 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V947000
Listed for Audi A4, S4, A5, S5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V874000 Filed Nov 10, 2021

Disabled Passenger Air Bag

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
83.9% repairedof 208,332 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V874000
Listed for Audi A4, Q7, A3, A5 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V825000 Filed Oct 20, 2021

Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
97.9% repairedof 2,857 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V825000
Listed for Audi e-tron. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V707000 Filed Sep 13, 2021

Possible Loss of ABS from Brake Booster Corrosion

Service brakes, hydraulic
100% repairedof 38 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V707000
Listed for Audi A4, A6, Q5, Q7 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V606000 Filed Aug 5, 2021

Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts
98.5% repairedof 45,496 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V606000
Listed for Audi e-tron. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V595000 Filed Aug 2, 2021

Glove Box May Interfere With Knee Air Bag

Air bags · knee bolster
100% repairedof 58 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V595000
Listed for Audi e-tron. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V569000 Filed Jul 26, 2021

Loss of ABS/ESC

Service brakes, hydraulic
99% repairedof 498 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V569000
Listed for Audi A4, S4, TT. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V470000 Filed Jun 23, 2021

Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
5.9% repairedof 62,812 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V470000
Listed for Audi A4, A6, Q5, Q7 and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V295000 Filed Apr 26, 2021

Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
98.7% repairedof 40,993 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V295000
Listed for Audi A3, S3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V198000 Filed Mar 22, 2021

Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

Air bags · on-off switch assembly
72.6% repairedof 153,152 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V198000
Listed for Audi A6, S6, A7, S7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V159000 Filed Mar 10, 2021

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly

Air bags
97.4% repairedof 3,421 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V159000
Listed for Audi A8. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V111000 Filed Feb 24, 2021

Engine Control Module Malfunction

Engine
99.2% repairedof 238 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V111000
Listed for Audi Q7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V078000 Filed Feb 17, 2021

Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters/FMVSS 208

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module · software
99.2% repairedof 26,967 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V078000
Listed for Audi Q3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V027000 Filed Jan 27, 2021

Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup

Steering · critical fasteners
100% repairedof 1 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V027000

Audi recalls by model

Audi A4 recalls (30)

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20264 20258 20244 20237 202221 202114 202015 201915 201814 201715 201616 20156

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.