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Automotive · Canada · 2025-03-31

Audi vehicles' instrument cluster may shut down, losing vital information

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-31
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS 6, RS 7, RS Q8, S6, S7, S8, SQ7, SQ8
Model year	2021
Units affected	3905
Defect	On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument cluster (virtual cockpit) could cause it to shut down. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, warnings, and tell-tales._x000D_ Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Lights And Instruments
Remedy	Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number	2025-167
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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