Volkswagen Group of America has recalled 60,490 electric vehicles due to a software issue that prevents the gear display from showing the correct position, posing a potential safety risk, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.
The recall affects the 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4, the 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and the 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron Sportback models.
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The malfunction could prevent the vehicle from engaging the parking brake properly, increasing the risk of unintended movement and potential accidents.
The issue violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, according to the NHTSA. Volkswagen and Audi have advised owners to manually activate the parking brake when exiting their vehicles until a software update is applied.
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To address the issue, dealerships will update the brake control software at no cost to owners. Volkswagen will notify affected customers by mail, with official recall letters expected to be sent by April 25, 2025.
The recall follows a separate action by Volkswagen last month, in which the automaker recalled over 32,000 vehicles due to unrelated concerns.
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That recall included 29,569 vehicles with a faulty rearview camera, impacting models such as the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3. Additionally, Volkswagen recalled 2,616 units of the 2023 Audi Q5 PHEV hybrid SUV due to a high-voltage battery defect that could lead to overheating and a fire risk.