Audi Recalls 2019 Q8, A7, and A6 Models Over Lane Departure Warning Software Error

What Happened

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 25V900. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software error may cause the lane departure warning system to be deactivated.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 4,860 units from the 2019 model year. The specific models affected include:

• Audi A6 (2019)
• Audi A7 (2019)
• Audi Q8 (2019)

The NHTSA Campaign Number for this recall is 26V125000, and Audi’s internal recall number is 90TW.

What You Should Do

Audi will notify owners via mail, with letters expected to be sent by May 1, 2026. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge to resolve the issue. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA.gov website on March 6, 2026.

Why This Matters

If the lane departure warning system is deactivated without the driver’s knowledge, they may rely on a safety system that is not functional. This increases the risk of a crash.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).