Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster (26V240000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster (26V240000). Its units affected of 18,853 is above the median of 533 (81st percentile). Dated 204 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 18,853 · 81th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 35.4x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster |
| NHTSA ID | 26V240000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 46P7 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 18853 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster. |
| Consequence | Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 81th of 875 (median 533, 35.4x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-15
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 81st percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 18,853 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V240000: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster, 18,853 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 18,853 sits in the upper half (81th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 204 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 18,853 | 81st | 2026-04-15 |
| Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Vehicle | 16,994 | 80th | 2026-04-13 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 15,965 | 79th | 2026-02-17 |
| International Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 11,418 | 77th | 2025-11-20 |
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