2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8 recall: Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
Report received by NHTSA: March 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
- The risk
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,620 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
269 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Dec. 19, 2025 2019-2026 Audi A8, 2019-2026 Audi Q8, 2019-2025 Audi A6 and 15 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Dec. 19, 2025 2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6, 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron and 6 more models recall: Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
- Dec. 10, 2025 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Audi A6 2019
- Audi A7 2019
- Audi Q8 2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V125000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LANE DEPARTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,620 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 90TW |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record