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NHTSA Recall 23V601000: Fluid (service brakes)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,499 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Audi A6.

7,499
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 25)
NHTSA campaign23V601000
Manufacturer campaign47T9
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID
Report receivedAugust 25, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 25, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V601000

Make and modelModel years
Audi A62019, 2020, 2021
Audi A6 Allroad2021
Audi A72019, 2020, 2021
Audi RS 6 Avant2021
Audi RS 72021
Audi S62021
Audi S72021

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.