47T9 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap – 2019-2021 Audi

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AUDI DEALER COMMUNICATION Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations. Audi Customer Protection 47T9_DLR_ADV Advance Notice – Compliance Recall 47T9 / Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap This notice is for:  Dealer Principal  General Manager  Sales Managers  Service Manager  Parts Manager  Service Advisor  Warranty Administrator  Technicians Date: August 30, 2023 Issue: A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. Repair: • REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE • Check daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory. • Audi is working to make a recall remedy available as soon as possible for the affected vehicles. Dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the recall remedy work can be performed. Affected Vehicles Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count USA 2021 2021 A6 ALLROAD 267 USA 2019 2021 A6 SEDAN 4,681 USA 2019 2021 A7 1,571 USA 2021 2021 RS6 AVANT 376 USA 2021 2021 RS7 299 USA 2021 2021 S6 SEDAN 196 USA 2021 2021 S7 109 *Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. Notes: IMPORTANT REMINDER: VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. -END OF MESSAGE-

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 25, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-601 Manufacturer Recall No. : 47T9 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Address : 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills MI 48326 Company phone : 1-800-893-5298 Population : Number of potentially involved : 7,499 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2021 AUDI S7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. S7: 109 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – MAR 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUPFBF22MN051104 End : WAUPFBF21MN080058 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2021-2021 AUDI S6 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. S6 SEDAN: 196 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 13, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUDFAF27MN051192 End : WAUDFAF27MN084791 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2021-2021 AUDI RS7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. RS7: 299 Production Dates : JAN 11, 2021 – MAR 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WUAPCBF28MN906015 End : WUAPCBF21MN909029 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 AUDI RS6 AVANT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. RS6 AVANT: 376 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WUA1CBF24MN906017 End : WUA1CBF24MN909144 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2019-2021 AUDI A7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A7: 1,571 Production Dates : JUL 27, 2018 – APR 12, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUV2AF23KN014086 End : WAUTPBF28MN084152 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 6 : 2019-2021 AUDI A6 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A6 SEDAN: 4681 Production Dates : AUG 07, 2018 – APR 08, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUM2AF25KN014098 End : WAUM2BF28MN082629 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 7 : 2021-2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A6 ALLROAD: 267 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 14, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAU92BF25MN050968 End : WAU92BF29MN084802 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present, it makes the vehicle noncompliant with 49 CFR § 571.135 – Standard No. 135; Light vehicle brake systems. FMVSS 1 : 135 – Light vehicle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : none Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Brake fluid cap Component Description : Brake fluid cap Component Part Number : 5Q0 611 349 A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : AUDI AG Address : NR Ingolstadt Foreign States 85045 Country : Germany Chronology : February 13, 2019: The Audi Product Safety Committee receives a report about the issue and the potential noncompliance. Unsold vehicles will be checked and will receive a new brake fluid cap if necessary. March 6, 2019: Topic presented to Audi Product Safety Committee. The committee decides to conduct a service campaign with customer notification. March 20, 2019: After discussions with the responsible VWGoA colleagues from the United States market, the Audi Product Safety committee decides to file a petition for inconsequential noncompliance. April 22, 2021: In vehicle production one vehicle is found that was built for the North-American market but was equipped with the brake fluid cap used for all other markets. Immediate investigation regarding root cause and affected vehicle scope commenced. May 18, 2021: The responsible department determines that it cannot be ruled out that additional vehicles produced for North America have received a brake fluid cap with piktograms instead of verbal instructions. Vehicles still in the factory and in the ports were checked and approximately 0.8% did not have the US specific brake fluid cap. May – July 2021: Review of production data and determination of potentially affected vehicles. July 19, 2021: The Audi Product Safety Committee determines that a non-compliance exists in the affected vehicles. Audi believes that there is no risk to vehicle motor safety and will file a petition for inconsequentiality (49 CFR part 556). August 18, 2023: NHTSA informs VWGoA that they have denied the two petitions for inconsequential noncompliance. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Unrepaired vehicles that were previously reported under recall codes 47O8 and 47R2 are being moved into the following new code: 47T9 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The brake fluid reservoir cap will be checked and, if necessary, replaced. Audi will not offer a reimbursement plan under this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recall remedy component has the part number 5Q0 611 349 A and can be distinguished from the recalled component with the part number 5Q0 611 349 B, because it fulfills the requirements of FMVSS 135. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A new monitoring and approval process was already introduced to avoid similar incidents. In addition, in CW 36 / 2021 a camera-based monitoring tool was implemented. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers/Owners: On or before October 17, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 17, 2023 – OCT 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 17, 2023 – OCT 17, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 1 of 9 Compliance Recall Code: 47T9 Subject Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Document History Date Summary 09/14/2023 Original publication Affected Vehicles Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count USA 2021 2021 A6 ALLROAD 267 USA 2019 2021 A6 SEDAN 4,681 USA 2019 2021 A7 1,571 USA 2021 2021 RS6 AVANT 376 USA 2021 2021 RS7 299 USA 2021 2021 S6 SEDAN 196 USA 2021 2021 S7 109 Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.  Campaign status must show “open.”  If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign. Problem Description A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. Corrective Action Inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake fluid reservoir cap. Code Visibility On or about August 30, 2023 the campaign code was applied to affected vehicles. Owner Notification Owner notification will take place in September 2023. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference. Additional Information Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions. IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers. The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi Group of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 2 of 9 Parts Information CRITICAL PARTS INFORMATION STOP! Do not order the following parts unless they are absolutely needed! The expected need for the following parts is less than 1%. Ordering parts unnecessarily will cause delays. Criteria Quantity Part Number P.O.C. Part Description Ordering Method (see description below) 01 1 5Q0-611-349-A CAP VIN to Order Parts Control Type: VIN to Order If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair: • US Dealers – use AVA • CAN Dealers – contact the Parts Specialists via phone (800-767-6552), email (VWoAPartsSpecialists@vw.com), or chat/text with the VIN to order Initial Allocation: NO There will be no parts allocation. Please reference the Repair Projection Tool (below) to view your potential VIN population. Repair Projection Tool: (right click to open) NOTE Campaign parts should always be ordered as per the parts information in this circular. The ordering system will supersede the part, if applicable. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 3 of 9 Claim Entry Instructions The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order. If customer refused campaign work:  U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option. Service Number 47T9 Damage Code 0099 Parts Vendor Code 002 Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10 Unsold vehicle: 7 90 Causal Indicator Mark labor as causal if cap is OK Mark CAP* as causal if cap is NOT OK Vehicle Wash/Loaner Do not claim wash/loaner under this action Criteria I.D. 01 Check brake fluid reservoir cap. Correct cap is present. No further work required. LABOR Labor Op Time Units Description 0183 00 99 15 Check brake fluid reservoir cap -OR- Check brake fluid reservoir cap. Incorrect cap is present. Replace cap. LABOR Labor Op Time Units Description 4709 55 99 20 Replace brake fluid reservoir cap PARTS Quantity Part Number Description 1.00 5Q0611349A CAP* The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 4 of 9 Customer Letter Example (USA) This notice applies to your vehicle: , NHTSA: 23V601 Subject: Compliance Recall 47T9 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Dear Audi Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that certain 2019-2021 model year Audi vehicles fail to conform to 49 CFR § 571.135 – Standard No. 135; Light vehicle brake systems. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the issue? A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this noncompliance, your authorized Audi dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake fluid reservoir cap. This work will take less than an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the work, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule. What should you do? Please contact your authorized Audi dealer without delay to schedule this recall work. For your convenience, you can also visit www.audiusa.com and click on the “Find a Dealer” link to locate a dealer near you and schedule this service. Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records. Can we assist you further? If your authorized Audi dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Audi Customer Experience at 1-800-253-2834 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.audiusa.com. Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle. Sincerely, Audi Customer Protection The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 5 of 9 Repair Overview • Inspect brake fluid reservoir cap and replace if necessary. NOTE • These repair instructions may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. • Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action. • This procedure must be read in its entirety prior to performing the repair. • Due to variations in vehicle equipment and options, the steps/illustrations in this work procedure may not identically match all affected vehicles. • Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action. • When working during extreme temperatures, it is recommended that the vehicle be allowed to acclimate inside the shop to avoid temperature-related component damage/breakage. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 6 of 9 Repair Instruction Section A – Check for Previous Repair • Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the “Campaign/Action” screen. TIP On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a copy with the repair order. • Confirm the Campaign/Action is open . If the status is closed, no further work is required. • Note the Applicable Criteria ID for use in determining the correct work to be done and corresponding parts associated. CRITICAL REPAIR STEP STOP! If multiple software update Campaign/Actions are open, they must be performed in order of the Start date . The oldest should be performed first. • All Safety Recalls must be completed prior to completing this campaign. • Proceed to Section B. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 7 of 9 Section B – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Inspection Remove left plenum cover: • Carefully remove left plenum cover <1> toward the rear of the vehicle. Inspect brake fluid reservoir cap: • If the North American version <1> is present: o No replacement is necessary. o Install left plenum cover in opposite direction of removal. o Proceed to Section D. • If the European version <2> is present: o Replacement is necessary. o Proceed to Section C. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 8 of 9 Section C – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Replacement Replace brake fluid reservoir cap: WARNING Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of skin irritation and injury. Wear safety gloves and safety glasses. • To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a cloth around the reservoir cap. • Clean cap before removing. • Unscrew cap. • Install new cap. CAUTION Risk of damage due to improper handling of the brake fluid. Avoid contact with paintwork. Avoid brake fluid contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). • Install left plenum cover in opposite direction of removal. Proceed to Section D. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. 47T9 Page 9 of 9 Section D – Campaign Completion Stamp Item#: AUD4927ENG -OR- Item # AUD4927FRE • Once the campaign has been completed, the technician should stamp the repair order. • Stamps are available for ordering through the Compliance Label Ordering Portal. • Proceed to Section E Section E – Parts Return/Disposal Properly store (retain), destroy or dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state/province and local requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested through the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP) for U.S. Repair Overview

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AUDI DEALER COMMUNICATION Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations. Audi Customer Protection 47T9_DLR_LAUNCH Form No. F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_029 Rev. 2.0 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 47T9 / Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap This notice is for:  Dealer Principal  General Manager  Sales Managers  Service Manager  Parts Manager  Service Advisor  Warranty Administrator  Technicians Date: September 13, 2023 Issue: A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. Repair: • REPAIR AVAILABLE – September 14, 2023 – Inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake fluid reservoir cap • See ELSA/ServiceNet for complete repair & claiming instructions • Check daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory • Repair every affected inventory vehicle before delivery to consumers. Parts Department: There will be no parts allocation. Please reference the Repair Projection Tool in the campaign circular to view your potential VIN population Affected Vehicles Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count USA 2021 2021 A6 ALLROAD 267 USA 2019 2021 A6 SEDAN 4,681 USA 2019 2021 A7 1,571 USA 2021 2021 RS6 AVANT 376 USA 2021 2021 RS7 299 USA 2021 2021 S6 SEDAN 196 USA 2021 2021 S7 109 *Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. Notes: • Schedule owner repairs immediately • Owner mailing – September 2023 IMPORTANT REMINDER: VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. -END OF MESSAGE-

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-601 Manufacturer Recall No. : 47T9 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Address : 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills MI 48326 Company phone : 1-800-893-5298 Population : Number of potentially involved : 7,499 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2021 AUDI S7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. S7: 109 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – MAR 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUPFBF22MN051104 End : WAUPFBF21MN080058 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2021-2021 AUDI S6 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. S6 SEDAN: 196 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 13, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUDFAF27MN051192 End : WAUDFAF27MN084791 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2021-2021 AUDI RS7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. RS7: 299 Production Dates : JAN 11, 2021 – MAR 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WUAPCBF28MN906015 End : WUAPCBF21MN909029 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 AUDI RS6 AVANT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. RS6 AVANT: 376 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WUA1CBF24MN906017 End : WUA1CBF24MN909144 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2019-2021 AUDI A7 Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A7: 1,571 Production Dates : JUL 27, 2018 – APR 12, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUV2AF23KN014086 End : WAUTPBF28MN084152 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 6 : 2019-2021 AUDI A6 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A6 SEDAN: 4681 Production Dates : AUG 07, 2018 – APR 08, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUM2AF25KN014098 End : WAUM2BF28MN082629 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 7 : 2021-2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because they may be equipped with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap. A6 ALLROAD: 267 Production Dates : JAN 12, 2021 – APR 14, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAU92BF25MN050968 End : WAU92BF29MN084802 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A small number of affected vehicles may be equipped with a Europeanspecification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the one required for the United States market. If the incorrect cap is present, it makes the vehicle noncompliant with 49 CFR § 571.135 – Standard No. 135; Light vehicle brake systems. FMVSS 1 : 135 – Light vehicle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the incorrect cap is present and the owner does not understand the markings, it is possible that the incorrect fluid could be used in the reservoir. Incorrect fluid can make the brake system perform improperly, causing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : none Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Brake fluid cap Component Description : Brake fluid cap Component Part Number : 5Q0 611 349 A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : AUDI AG Address : NR Ingolstadt Foreign States 85045 Country : Germany Chronology : February 13, 2019: The Audi Product Safety Committee receives a report about the issue and the potential noncompliance. Unsold vehicles will be checked and will receive a new brake fluid cap if necessary. March 6, 2019: Topic presented to Audi Product Safety Committee. The committee decides to conduct a service campaign with customer notification. March 20, 2019: After discussions with the responsible VWGoA colleagues from the United States market, the Audi Product Safety committee decides to file a petition for inconsequential noncompliance. April 22, 2021: In vehicle production one vehicle is found that was built for the North-American market but was equipped with the brake fluid cap used for all other markets. Immediate investigation regarding root cause and affected vehicle scope commenced. May 18, 2021: The responsible department determines that it cannot be ruled out that additional vehicles produced for North America have received a brake fluid cap with piktograms instead of verbal instructions. Vehicles still in the factory and in the ports were checked and approximately 0.8% did not have the US specific brake fluid cap. May – July 2021: Review of production data and determination of potentially affected vehicles. July 19, 2021: The Audi Product Safety Committee determines that a non-compliance exists in the affected vehicles. Audi believes that there is no risk to vehicle motor safety and will file a petition for inconsequentiality (49 CFR part 556). August 18, 2023: NHTSA informs VWGoA that they have denied the two petitions for inconsequential noncompliance. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-601 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Unrepaired vehicles that were previously reported under recall codes 47O8 and 47R2 are being moved into the following new code: 47T9 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The brake fluid reservoir cap will be checked and, if necessary, replaced. Audi will not offer a reimbursement plan under this recall, as the affected vehicles would be covered under the new vehicle warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recall remedy component has the part number 5Q0 611 349 A and can be distinguished from the recalled component with the part number 5Q0 611 349 B, because it fulfills the requirements of FMVSS 135. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A new monitoring and approval process was already introduced to avoid similar incidents. In addition, in CW 36 / 2021 a camera-based monitoring tool was implemented. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers/Owners: On or before October 17, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 17, 2023 – OCT 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 17, 2023 – OCT 17, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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