Audi E-Tron: Service brakes, hydraulic

Date

Sept. 13, 2021

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi E-Tron (2021)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.

Potentially affected

38

What can happen

A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 30, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

47R7

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Integrated brake system · Brake booster · 4KE.614.100 *

Recall number

21V707000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.