Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V086000 Reported February 15, 2023

Incorrect gawr on label/fmvss 110 & 567

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 12,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V086000
Manufacturer Campaign
50G5
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
12,100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 15, 2023
Completion Rate
34.30

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 q7 vehicles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 23V086000 or campaign 50G5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V086000

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

What is recall 23V086000?

NHTSA recall 23V086000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on February 15, 2023. It addresses: Incorrect gawr on label/fmvss 110 & 567. The recall affects approximately 12,100 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 23V086000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50G5. 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.