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2020 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A7, S7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V601000August 25, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
22V861000November 21, 2022Electrical System
22V155000March 14, 2022Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
22V034000January 26, 2022Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
21V295000April 26, 2021Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
21V159000March 10, 2021Air Bags
20V274000May 13, 2020Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Suspension (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7
October 22, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V601000Manufacturer no. 47T9

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2023
Owner notification
September 25, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,499 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

Safety risk

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V601000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V861000Manufacturer no. 90V2

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2022
Owner notification
January 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,883 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Safety risk

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V861000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V155000Manufacturer no. 20DN

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2022
Owner notification
February 17, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,238 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Safety risk

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V155000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V034000Manufacturer no. 42L5

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2022
Owner notification
March 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,058 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Safety risk

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V034000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V295000Manufacturer no. 42L1

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2021
Owner notification
June 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,993 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Safety risk

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V295000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V159000Manufacturer no. 70i2

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2021
Owner notification
March 26, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,421 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, S7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V159000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V274000Manufacturer no. 70H6

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 13, 2020
Owner notification
June 24, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
153 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V274000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.