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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 15, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 12,100. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
7 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V086000.
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