NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V601000 · manufacturer campaign 47T9

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid — Audi · reported 25 Aug 2023 · 7,499 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

The risk

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V601000
Manufacturer campaign
47T9
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report received
25 Aug 2023
Owners notified
25 Sep 2023
Potentially affected
7,499

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Audi A6 2020 Audi A6 2021 Audi A6 2021 Audi A6 Allroad 2019 Audi A7 2020 Audi A7 2021 Audi A7 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant 2021 Audi Rs 7 2021 Audi S6 2021 Audi S7

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →