Recall 21V-825: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4 and 14 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for back over prevention, reported to NHTSA on Oct 20, 2021, covering about 2,857 vehicles.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V825000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi A4 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi A5 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi A8 | 2021 | All years |
| Audi E-Tron | 2022 | All years |
| Audi Q3 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 | All years |
| Audi Q7 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi Q8 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2022 | All years |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi S3 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi S5 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi S8 | 2021 | All years |
| Audi SQ7 | 2022 | All years |
| Audi SQ8 | 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-825?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
How is recall 21V-825 fixed?
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.