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NHTSARecalled Mar 29, 2023 · #23V212000

Heating Element May Overheat On Front Camera

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat. An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Heating Element May Overheat On Front Camera
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

View the official CPSC notice