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Automotive · Japan · 2025-03-06

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Audi engine control unit: inappropriate diagnostic program

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-06
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.
Models affected	Audi RS7 SB Air Suspension, Audi RS6 Avant, Audi RS6 Avant Air Suspension, Audi RS7 SB, Audi S8, Audi A8 60Tq, Audi A8L 60Tq
Units affected	996
Defect	In the engine control unit, due to an inappropriate diagnostic program, when the engine speed exceeds 2,500 rpm during cold engine operation, the crank angle cannot be detected correctly, and misfire detection diagnosis may be limited. As a result, if the engine misfires, it may not be detected, and the emission control system warning light (MIL) may not illuminate.
Component	Engine (Engine Control Unit)
Remedy	For all vehicles, rewrite the engine control unit with a revised program.
Recall number	外-3960
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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