NHTSA Recall 25V120000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60,490 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi Q4 e-tron.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V120000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Audi: 454R VW: 97H3 |
| Components | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | February 27, 2025 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Safety risk
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V120000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022, 2023 |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 2022, 2023 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.