If you drive a 2021 Audi A6, A7, A8, Q7, or Q8 — including performance models like the S6, RS7, or SQ8 — there’s a recall that could affect your vehicle’s instrument panel display. Audi has confirmed a software defect that may cause the digital gauge cluster to go completely blank while driving.
This isn’t just frustrating — it’s a potential safety issue. And if you’re in California, this might also be a qualifying condition under the California Lemon Law.
What’s the issue?
Audi says a software error in the instrument panel can cause the entire display to fail without warning. That includes:
- Your speedometer
- Warning lights
- Fuel level
- Navigation prompts
- And other critical driving data
In a digital-only dash setup, losing your display means flying blind — and that’s a safety risk Audi is now acknowledging.
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2021 Audi A6, A7, A8
- 2021 Audi S6, S7, S8, RS6, RS7, RS8
- 2021 Audi Q7, Q8, SQ7, SQ8
In total, around 44,000 vehicles are involved in the recall. Audi dealerships are offering a software update to resolve the problem, and repairs are already underway.
What if this has already happened to you?
If your dash has glitched, gone dark, or needed multiple visits to the dealer for software issues, your experience might not be a one-off. Under California’s Lemon Law, you could be eligible for:
- A replacement vehicle
- A buyback or refund
- Reimbursement for related expenses, like towing or rentals
Lemon Law doesn’t require the problem to occur dozens of times — just that the manufacturer has been given a reasonable chance to fix it, and it hasn’t been resolved.
What should you do?
- If you’ve noticed display problems — even intermittently — make sure they’re documented at the dealership
- Get the recall repair as soon as possible, and keep all paperwork
- If the issue recurs after repair, or your vehicle has had multiple electronic issues, talk to a Lemon Law attorney
Digital dashboards are a modern convenience — but when they fail, they become a safety risk. If Audi hasn’t resolved the issue quickly and effectively, you may be entitled to more than just another software patch.
If you’re driving an Audi with repeated problems, let’s talk. You may be entitled to compensation or a replacement vehicle under California’s Lemon Law, and there’s no cost to have your case reviewed.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) US have decided that there is a safety related problem affecting certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The recall was prompted by an issue that could cause the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to fail, leading to a blank display. This defect may occur due to an internal short circuit, which could compromise the instrument panel’s functionality and cause the vehicle to fall out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, which governs controls and displays in vehicles.