Audi Q7 Recall 16V642: Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night

What this recall means for you

Some vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently disables the side marker lights when the parking lights or headlights are on. This means the lights may not illuminate as required by federal lighting standards, so the vehicle can be harder to see at night.

With the side marker lights out, other drivers may have less warning of your vehicle's presence, especially at night, which increases the risk of a crash.

Audi will notify affected owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the problem at no cost to you. To find out whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference Volkswagen recall number 97CB.