Audi recall 2019 Q8, A7, A6 for software glitch affecting safety
Audi recalls 1,620 vehicles for lane departure warning software issue
Audi recall 2019 Q8, A7, A6 for software glitch affecting safety
Volkswagen Group recalls 2019 Audi Q8, A7, A6 models due to a software glitch that may deactivate the lane departure warning system. Free repairs start May 2026.
2026-03-14T20:44:22+03:00
2026-03-14T20:44:22+03:00
2026-03-14T20:44:22+03:00
Volkswagen Group of America has announced a recall affecting 1,620 Audi vehicles from the 2019 model year. The campaign includes the Audi Q8, A7, and A6 models.The recall stems from a software glitch that may have emerged following repairs made under an earlier recall. This fault can cause the lane departure warning system to deactivate. When this function is disabled, drivers won't receive an alert if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane. This effectively reduces the performance of a key active safety feature.To address the issue, dealerships will update the vehicles' software. All repairs will be performed at no cost to owners. The company plans to begin notifying owners starting May 1, 2026. For more information, owners can contact Audi customer service and reference recall number 90TW.This situation underscores the critical role software plays in modern vehicles. Even used cars may require safety system updates when software-related flaws are identified.
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Audi recalls 1,620 vehicles for lane departure warning software issue
Volkswagen Group recalls 2019 Audi Q8, A7, A6 models due to a software glitch that may deactivate the lane departure warning system. Free repairs start May 2026.
Michael Powers, Editor
Volkswagen Group of America has announced a recall affecting 1,620 Audi vehicles from the 2019 model year. The campaign includes the Audi Q8, A7, and A6 models.
The recall stems from a software glitch that may have emerged following repairs made under an earlier recall. This fault can cause the lane departure warning system to deactivate. When this function is disabled, drivers won't receive an alert if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane. This effectively reduces the performance of a key active safety feature.
To address the issue, dealerships will update the vehicles' software. All repairs will be performed at no cost to owners. The company plans to begin notifying owners starting May 1, 2026. For more information, owners can contact Audi customer service and reference recall number 90TW.
This situation underscores the critical role software plays in modern vehicles. Even used cars may require safety system updates when software-related flaws are identified.
