Lane departure: softwareRecall 26V-125 · Audi vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V-125 covers 1,620 Audi vehicles for a lane departure: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.

66%
Vehicles repaired1,069 of 1,620 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected1,6203 models
ReportedMar 4, 2026Owners notified Mar 13, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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 warning system may be deactivated.

The risk

The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

66%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q12026 Q3
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 7, 2018 to July 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.