Volkswagen E-TRON Recall Affects 1,860 Vehicles
Summary
Volkswagen has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 1,860 AUDI E-TRON vehicles from model years 2019 to 2024. On affected vehicles, the brake booster input rod may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, creating a risk that the rod could detach and cause a complete loss of brakes while driving. Audi will notify owners by mail and provide free inspection and tightening of the brake booster input rod screw joint at any authorized dealership. This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall number 2024-670 and affects both Sportback and SUV variants.
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What changed
Volkswagen has expanded a prior safety recall to include additional Audi E-TRON vehicles due to a brake system defect. The recall now covers 1,860 vehicles across model years 2019-2024 for both Sportback and SUV variants. The defect involves the brake booster input rod potentially not being properly tightened, which could cause it to detach and result in complete brake failure. Affected vehicle owners will receive notification by mail and are advised to contact an authorized dealership for a free inspection and corrective tightening of the brake booster input rod screw joint if necessary. While no monetary penalties are associated with this recall, failure to address the defect could result in increased crash risk.
What to do next
- Take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the brake booster input rod screw joint
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The connection between the brake pedal and brake booster could detach and cause a loss of brakes
| Transport Canada Recall Number | 2026-187 |
|---|---|
| Recall Date | 2026-04-15 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-22 |
| Notification Type | Safety Mfr |
| System | Brakes |
| Issued by | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 46P7 |
| Units Affected | |
| 1,860 | |
| Category | SUV |
| Recall Description |
|---|
| Issue: |
On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the input rod could detach from the brake booster and cause a loss of brakes.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-670. For 2020-2024 model years, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the brake booster input rod screw joint. |
| Make | Model | Model Year(s) Affected |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | E-TRON | 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 |
| Manufacturer Name | Contact Number | Web Site |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | 1-800-822-8987 |
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2019-03-01
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