AUDI Q7 2020: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V212000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q7 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-10 2023-03-29 2023-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90N7

Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.