Is your car safe to drive? Software glitch prompts recall of 40,000+ vehicles
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In today’s tech-reliant driving world, a working dashboard is as essential as your keys.
When it fails, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it’s a safety issue.
Drivers across the country are now facing that exact risk.
The culprit? A software glitch that could black out your entire instrument panel while driving.
This issue can cause the entire instrument panel display to fail—leaving drivers without a speedometer, warning lights, gear indicators, or even mileage info.
As of March 24, 2,285 customer complaints had been filed, although no crashes or injuries have been reported.
More recall updates: Major recall alert—Could your car be at risk? Volkswagen issues urgent notice for VW and Audi owners!
Volkswagen and Audi dealerships will update the instrument panel module software at no cost to you.
Owner notification letters will be mailed starting May 30. In the meantime, Audi owners can contact customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 90VC.
More recall updates: Critical recall notice: A second round of recalls just hit—see if your car is included
Simply enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to see if your car is affected by this or other safety recalls.
Without speed or warning indicators, you’re essentially driving blind.
For the GrayVine community, especially seniors who rely on consistent and dependable transportation, safety is never optional.
That’s why it’s important to take recall notices seriously and follow through promptly.
Have you experienced any issues with your Audi dashboard? Have tips for staying on top of vehicle safety recalls? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you and help keep our community informed and safe.
When it fails, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it’s a safety issue.
Drivers across the country are now facing that exact risk.
The culprit? A software glitch that could black out your entire instrument panel while driving.
What Went Wrong
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall affecting more than 40,000 Audi vehicles from the 2021 model year due to a software error tied to an aging flex-foil cable.This issue can cause the entire instrument panel display to fail—leaving drivers without a speedometer, warning lights, gear indicators, or even mileage info.
As of March 24, 2,285 customer complaints had been filed, although no crashes or injuries have been reported.
Volkswagen Group of America is conducting a recall of over 40,000 Audi vehicles. Image source: Lee Lance / YouTube
Full List of Affected Models
If you’re driving a 2021 Audi, take a moment to scan this list. These are the models affected by the recall:- 2021 Audi A6
- 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2021 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi A8
- 2021 Audi Q7
- 2021 Audi Q8
- 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant
- 2021 Audi RS 7
- 2021 Audi RS Q8
- 2021 Audi S6
- 2021 Audi S7
- 2021 Audi S8
- 2021 Audi SQ7
- 2021 Audi SQ8
More recall updates: Major recall alert—Could your car be at risk? Volkswagen issues urgent notice for VW and Audi owners!
What to Do Next
The fix is straightforward—and free.Volkswagen and Audi dealerships will update the instrument panel module software at no cost to you.
Owner notification letters will be mailed starting May 30. In the meantime, Audi owners can contact customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 90VC.
More recall updates: Critical recall notice: A second round of recalls just hit—see if your car is included
How to Check Your Vehicle
Don’t wait for a letter—check your car’s recall status now using the NHTSA recall database.Simply enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to see if your car is affected by this or other safety recalls.
Why It Matters
Instrument panel issues may sound minor—but they’re not.Without speed or warning indicators, you’re essentially driving blind.
For the GrayVine community, especially seniors who rely on consistent and dependable transportation, safety is never optional.
That’s why it’s important to take recall notices seriously and follow through promptly.
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