Audi is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could lead to overloading and increased crash risk. Owners must contact Audi for a free label fix.
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Audi is recalling 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles that have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label. This can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free label update from an Audi dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247869-audi-q7-2015-recall-incorrect-gawr-risk-of-overloading.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247869-audi-q7-2015-recall-incorrect-gawr-risk-of-overloading · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V086000
“Audi Q7 (2015) Recall: Incorrect GAWR Risk of Overloading.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247869-audi-q7-2015-recall-incorrect-gawr-risk-of-overloading. Based on NHTSA recall 23V086000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V086000).
The vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating label shows an incorrect weight limit. This means the vehicle could be overloaded with heavy items, increasing the chance of a crash. The issue violates federal safety standards for vehicle certification.
Owners of 2009-2015 Audi Q7 vehicles with incorrect GAWR labels are affected. Drivers using these vehicles for heavy loads or frequent towing may be at higher risk.
Check your Q7's certification label for the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The label should show the correct weight limit as per federal standards. This recall applies to 2009-2015 model years.
Look for the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the vehicle's safety certification label.
Call Audi at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free label update at a dealer.
Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating label on these vehicles is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase crash risk.
Yes, you must contact Audi for a free label update to fix the incorrect weight rating.
Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V086000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 23V086000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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