Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety Consequence
If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AUDI | S7 |
| 2015 | AUDI | S7 |
| 2016 | AUDI | RS 7 |
| 2017 | AUDI | RS 7 |
| 2018 | AUDI | RS 7 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.