Audi Recalls (2010-2026)
Audi has 165 recall campaigns on record across 35 models and the 2010 to 2026 model years. Most involve the air bags, back over prevention, and electrical system.
Audi scores 65 out of 100 (grade B) for recall severity, which ranks it 12 of 52 makes and better than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.
In total, NHTSA lists 165 Audi recall campaigns across 35 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 659,493 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.
A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Audi model out so you can see which ones drive the count.
Audi recalls by year
Audi recalls by affected system
How Audi compares
Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Audi is highlighted.
| Rank | Make | Score | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Buick | B 67 | 81 |
| #10 | Maserati | B 66 | 37 |
| #11 | Nissan | B 65 | 209 |
| #12 | Audi | B 65 | 165 |
| #13 | Bentley | B 65 | 29 |
| #14 | Mini | B 64 | 33 |
| #15 | Jaguar | B 62 | 80 |
All Audi models
| Model | Score | Recalls | Largest recall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 | C 54 | 33 | 659,493 | 2010-2025 |
| A6 | B 64 | 32 | 356,894 | 2010-2026 |
| Q7 | C 59 | 31 | 356,894 | 2010-2026 |
| A3 | A 86 | 27 | 296,044 | 2010-2023 |
| A7 | C 41 | 25 | 356,894 | 2012-2025 |
| A5 | B 74 | 21 | 659,493 | 2010-2025 |
| A8 | A 88 | 20 | 356,894 | 2010-2026 |
| A4 | A 87 | 18 | 342,867 | 2013-2023 |
| Q3 | A 93 | 18 | 296,044 | 2015-2026 |
| Q8 | C 53 | 18 | 356,894 | 2019-2026 |
| S5 | B 62 | 18 | 659,493 | 2010-2025 |
| S6 | B 62 | 18 | 356,894 | 2010-2025 |
| RS 7 | A 86 | 16 | 356,894 | 2014-2026 |
| E-TRON GT | D 29 | 15 | 356,894 | 2022-2026 |
| S8 | A 91 | 15 | 356,894 | 2013-2026 |
| E-TRON | C 56 | 14 | 356,894 | 2019-2024 |
| RS 6 | B 79 | 14 | 356,894 | 2021-2026 |
| S7 | B 73 | 14 | 356,894 | 2013-2025 |
| SQ5 | F 19 | 14 | 288,991 | 2014-2025 |
| RS Q8 | B 75 | 12 | 356,894 | 2020-2026 |
| S3 | A 92 | 12 | 153,152 | 2015-2023 |
| SQ7 | B 78 | 11 | 356,894 | 2020-2026 |
| SQ8 | B 78 | 11 | 356,894 | 2020-2026 |
| RS 5 | B 69 | 10 | 208,332 | 2018-2023 |
| S4 | A 81 | 9 | 208,332 | 2011-2022 |
| RS E-TRON GT | F 11 | 8 | 356,894 | 2022-2026 |
| Q4 E-TRON | D 22 | 7 | 93,196 | 2022-2026 |
| RS 3 | A 97 | 7 | 153,152 | 2017-2023 |
| TT | D 30 | 6 | 119,394 | 2016-2023 |
| R8 | C 52 | 5 | 119,394 | 2011-2022 |
| Allroad | C 53 | 3 | 145,337 | 2013-2020 |
| Q4 | F 9 | 3 | 60,490 | 2022-2026 |
| Q6 E-TRON | B 67 | 3 | 27,768 | 2025 |
| SQ6 | B 67 | 3 | 27,768 | 2025 |
| Q6 | F 8 | 1 | 27,768 | 2025 |
Recent Audi recalls
- Q5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, …
- E-TRON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron …
- Q3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the s…
- A6
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 wa…
- A6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image fro…
- A5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. …
- Q7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet th…
- SQ7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Common questions about Audi recalls
- How many recalls does Audi have?
- NHTSA has 165 Audi recall campaigns on record across 35 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, back over prevention, and electrical system.
- Which Audi has the most recalls?
- The Audi Q5 has the most recall campaigns of any Audi model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
- Is Audi reliable when it comes to recalls?
- Audi scores 65 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 12 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
- How do I check a Audi for recalls?
- Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Audi. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Recalls for other makes
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.