2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Audi Tt Roadster | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Audi Tt Roadster | 2015 Audi Q3 | 2016 Audi Q3 | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi Q3 — Electrical system: software
Published September 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V642000, published September 6, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Audi Tt Roadster | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Audi Tt Roadster | 2015 Audi Q3 | 2016 Audi Q3 | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi Q3 — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A4 ALLROAD
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER | 2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET | 2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER | 2015 AUDI Q3 | 2016 AUDI Q3 | 2017 AUDI Q7 | 2017 AUDI Q3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Audi Tt Roadster | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Audi Tt Roadster | 2015 Audi Q3 | 2016 Audi Q3 | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi Q3 — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V642000 on September 6, 2016. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What should I do if I have this product?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A4 ALLROAD.