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Audi incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

NHTSA campaign 23V-601 · Reported August 25, 2023 · 7,499 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi A6, A6 allroad, A7, RS 6 Avant, RS 7, S6 and S7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,499
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the service brakes, hydraulic fluid. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

WHY IT MATTERS

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-601.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2021Audi A6
2021Audi A6 allroad
2019–2021Audi A7
2021Audi RS 6 Avant
2021Audi RS 7
2021Audi S6
2021Audi S7

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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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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