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Audi A6, A7, Q8 Lane Departure Warning May Deactivate

NHTSA campaign 26V125000 · Reported Mar 4, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

medium How serious is it? About this label

Relying on a warning system that is not working increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V125000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 4, 2026
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Lane Departure:software
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

These Audi vehicles were already repaired earlier under a different recall. Because of a software error, the lane departure warning system, the feature that alerts the driver if the car drifts out of its lane, may be switched off. The driver may not realize the system is off and may count on warnings that will not come. A dealer will update the software to correct it.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included. 2. Contact your Audi dealer, or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, to schedule the software update. 3. The update is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V125000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2019 Audi A6
2019 Audi A7
2019 Audi Q8

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Audi A6 recalls

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Aug 25, 2023Audi A6, A7, S7 Wrong Brake Fluid Cap Riskhigh
Nov 21, 2022Audi Liquid Spill Can Cut Engine Powerhigh
Oct 5, 2022Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reversemedium
Mar 14, 2022Audi A6, A7, S6, S7 Fuel Level Sensor Problemhigh

All 16 A6 recalls

Official notice

Component: LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Safety risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.