Heating Element May Overheat On Front Camera

Recall Information

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA ID 23V212000
Report Received Date 3/29/2023
Component FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Vehicles Affected 19
Completion Rate 89.47%
Recall Category Vehicle
Rework Status Original
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

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.

Issue

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

Consequence Summary

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

Corrective Action

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.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V212000

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