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Audi 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V-212 · Reported March 29, 2023 · 19 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi Q7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
19
REMEDY
Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the sensing system camera. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-212.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Audi Q7

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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