Audi and Porsche Recall Thousands of U.S. Vehicles Due to Software Issues
Around 2% of the vehicles included in the recall might have the issue
Volkswagen’s Audi and Porsche PAH3 1.48%increase; green up pointing triangle brands are recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. due to various software problems.
Audi is recalling more than 44,000 of its vehicles due to a software issue that could cause the instrument panel display to fail.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that certain 2021 model year Audi cars are affected by the problem that could cause the virtual cockpit instrument cluster to shut down.
“An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA said in the recall notice.
The recall relates to the A6, A6 All Road, A&, A8, Q7, Q8, RS 6 Avant, RS 7, RS Q8, S6, S7, S8, SQ7 and SQ8, with a total of 44,387 cars potentially affected by the issue.
Around 2% of the vehicles included in the recall might have the issue, but dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge, the recall report says.
Owners of the vehicles will be notified by May 30.
Separately, the NHTSA said 8,571 Porsche Macan electric vehicles produced in 2024 and 2025 are being recalled due to an issue with the rear-view camera that might produce a blurry image or fail to display, which breaches federal motor vehicle safety standards on rear visibility.
“A rear-view camera that does not display an image decreases the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash,” it said.
All vehicles in the recall are expected to suffer from the defect.
Dealers will update the control unit software and replace the rear-view camera as necessary, free of charge, with owners expected to be notified if their vehicle is included in the recall by June 6.
In addition, an airbag issue has been found in certain 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan vehicles.
The NHTSA said 9,735 vehicles are being recalled due to a system error that could deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Around 3% of the vehicles included in the recall are potentially affected by the problem.
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge, with owners expected to be notified by June 6.
Audi and Porsche didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.