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Recall 22V-742: 2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5 and 22 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for back over prevention, reported to NHTSA on Oct 5, 2022, covering about 170,296 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-742
Report date
Oct 5, 2022
Vehicles affected
170,296
Owners notified
Oct 25, 2022

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

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

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentBack Over Prevention › Display Function
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V742000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A42021All years
Audi A52021All years
Audi A5 Cabriolet2021All years
Audi A62021All years
Audi A72021All years
Audi A82021All years
Audi E-Tron2021All years
Audi E-Tron GT2022All years
Audi Q52021All years
Audi Q72021All years
Audi Q82021All years
Audi RS 52021All years
Audi RS 6 Avant2021All years
Audi RS 72021All years
Audi RS Q82021, 2022All years
Audi S42021All years
Audi S52021All years
Audi S5 Cabriolet2021All years
Audi S62021All years
Audi S72021All years
Audi S82021All years
Audi SQ52021All years
Audi SQ72021All years
Audi SQ82021All 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 22V-742?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

How is recall 22V-742 fixed?

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

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.