Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V096000 Reported February 7, 2018

Incorrect information on tire label/fmvss 110

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 3,543 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V096000
Manufacturer Campaign
44N9
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
3,543
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 7, 2018
Completion Rate
80.94

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V096000 or campaign 44N9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V096000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V096000?

NHTSA recall 18V096000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on February 7, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect information on tire label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 3,543 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V096000 or the manufacturer campaign number 44N9. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.