A6, Q5, A8, Q7, A7, A5, A4
A6, Q5, A8, Q7, A7, A5, A4 was recalled on 20 August 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01220/21. Environment risk reported by France. The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorised by the competent authorities.
| Alert Number | A12/01220/21 |
| Brand | Audi |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Vague 1- 14.11.2018 - 4G* A6/A7 – e1*2007/46*0436*.., Vague 10- 28.02.2020 - 4G* A6/A7 – e1*2007/46*0436*.., Vague 11: 12.06.2020 - 4H* A8 – e1*2007/46*0284.. , Vague 12 : 23.04.2021 - 4L* Q7 - e1*2001/116*0350*.. , Vague 2- 07.12.2018 - 4G* A6/A7 – e1*2007/46*0436*.., 8R* Q5 – e1*2001/116*0473*.. , Vague 3- 21.12.2018 - 4G* A6/A7 – e1*2007/46*0436*.., Vague 4- 07.02.2019 - 8R* Q5 – e1*2001/116*0473*.. , 4H* A8 – e1*2007/46*0284.., Vague 5- 12.08.2019 - 4L* Q7(4M) – e1*2001/116*0350*.., Vague 6- 18.10.2019 - 4L* Q7 - e1*2001/116*0350*.. , B8* A4 – e1*2001/116*430*.., Vague 7- 25.10.2019 - B8* A4 – e1*2001/116*430*.. , 4G* A6/A7 - e1*2007/46*0436*.., Vague 8- 29.11.2019 - 4G* A7 - e1*2007/46*0436*.. , 4H* A8 - e1*2007/46*0284.., Vague 9- 09.12.2019 - 4H* A8 - e1*2007/46*0284.. , 4L* Q7 – e1*2001/116*0350*.. , B8* A4 – e1*2001/116*430*.. |
| Published | 20 August 2021 |
Risk Description
The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorised by the competent authorities. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/04/2021
Product Description
Private vehicle
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to A6, Q5, A8, Q7, A7, A5, A4.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.