The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2019 |
| Audi A7 | 2019 |
| Audi Q8 | 2019 |
Components: LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2019 | 114 | 7 |
| Audi A7 | 2019 | 43 | 6 |
| Audi Q8 | 2019 | 110 | 5 |
Other lane departure recalls in 2026
2 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the lane departure; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
| 26V377000 9 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026