NHTSA Recall 16V642000: Software (electrical system) and exterior lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 79,895 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Audi A3 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V642000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 97CB |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | September 6, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V642000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 |
| Audi Q3 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Audi Q7 | 2017 |
| Audi TT Roadster | 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.