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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A welded rotor and shaft in the integrated brake system may separate. If that happens, braking assistance can be reduced and the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can be lost, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Audi dealers will replace the brake booster at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. If you have questions, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website or with your Audi dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi e-tron | 20202021 |
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