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Passenger cars (Audi SQ2, Audi Q2 35T Cod, Audi Q2 35TDI) - Repair
Official notice
4 Jul 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi SQ2, Audi Q2 35T Cod, Audi Q2 35TDI) - Repair. Defect in the headlights and related equipment (onboard supply control unit). ■ Defective component (part name): Headlights and related equipment (onboard supply control unit) ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The onboard supply control unit program contains an error because verification during software design was insufficient. Consequently, when the driver is the only occupant and the luggage compartment is fully loaded with heavy luggage, the headlight height may not be adjusted correctly. Published 2023-07-04.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3645 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, reprogram the affected control unit with the corrective program.
Units affected
2,235
Recall number
外-3645
Official notice
2023-07-04
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the headlights and related equipment (onboard supply control unit). ■ Defective component (part name): Headlights and related equipment (onboard supply control unit) ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The onboard supply control unit program contains an error because verification during software design was insufficient. Consequently, when the driver is the only occupant and the luggage compartment is fully loaded with heavy luggage, the headlight height may not be adjusted correctly.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.
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