2025-2026 Audi e-tron GT Virtual Cockpit Display Issue

Audi has issued a manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 11017678, for certain 2025-2026 Audi e-tron GT and S e-tron GT vehicles. This bulletin provides important information regarding a specific behavior observed in the Audi virtual cockpit display.

This communication helps technicians understand and address instances where the virtual cockpit display behaves unexpectedly after the vehicle's ignition is cycled. Owners of a 2026 Audi S e-tron GT manufacturer_communication should be aware of this bulletin.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2025-2026 Audi e-tron GT models may observe that the "tab in the Audi virtual cockpit changes after tuning the ignition off and on." This indicates an alteration in the display's configuration or active menu tab without user input, occurring specifically after the ignition cycle.

Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions

The condition is specifically triggered by cycling the ignition, meaning turning the vehicle's ignition off and then back on. The manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 11017678 provides details for technicians to understand this specific behavior within the vehicle's electrical system.

Repair Procedure Summary

This manufacturer communication primarily serves to inform service technicians about the described virtual cockpit display behavior. The bulletin itself provides information on this condition, suggesting it is a known characteristic or requires specific diagnostic steps rather than a straightforward repair. No specific repair steps, part numbers, or software updates are detailed in the summary provided for this 2026 Audi S e-tron GT manufacturer_communication.

Owner Action

If you own a 2025-2026 Audi e-tron GT or S e-tron GT and experience the virtual cockpit display tab changing after cycling the ignition, it is recommended to consult your authorized Audi dealership. While the bulletin does not specify a direct repair for owners, your dealer can access the full manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 11017678 to understand the issue and advise on any necessary diagnosis or potential solutions.

Source: NHTSA ID 11017678