2020 Audi Q7: Forward Collision Avoidance recall
NHTSA campaign 23V212000 · 19 units potentially affected · filed Mar 29, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V212000
- Manufacturer no.
- 90N7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Units affected
- 19
- Report received
- Mar 29, 2023
- Owner letters
- May 10, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q7 2020