2019–2021 Audi (7 models) Service Brakes Recall 23V601000 (Audi 47T9)

NHTSA recall 23V601000 (Audi recall 47T9) covers about 7,499 2019–2021 Audi (7 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V601000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

7,499
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Aug 25, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Service brakes

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

The risk

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 25, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Audi recall number 47T9

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V601000 as 47T9. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "47T9 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Audi A62019–2021All A6 recallsYears to avoid
Audi A6 Allroad2021—
Audi A72019–2021All A7 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Rs 6 Avant2021—
Audi Rs 72021—
Audi S62021—
Audi S72021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 25, 2023
Owner notification
Sep 25, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
135

Check your VIN for 23V601000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V601000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V601000 or 47T9). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V601000?

NHTSA recall 23V601000 (Audi recall 47T9) covers about 7,499 2019–2021 Audi (7 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V601000?

NHTSA's record for 23V601000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V601000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V601000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 25, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Audi recall number for 23V601000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 47T9. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (47T9) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V601000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V601000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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