Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A6 2019–2021
- Audi A6 Allroad 2021
- Audi A7 2019–2021
- Audi Rs 6 Avant 2021
- Audi Rs 7 2021
- Audi S6 2021
- Audi S7 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V601000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 25, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,499
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
- Maker's own recall number
- 47T9
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 135
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 21, 2022
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Oct 5, 2022
- Audi recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 23, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.