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Recall 22V-806: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4 and 23 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 26, 2022, covering about 6,076 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-806
Report date
Oct 26, 2022
Vehicles affected
6,076
Owners notified
Jun 6, 2023

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

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.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit
Back Over Prevention › Display Function
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V806000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A32022All years
Audi A42022All years
Audi A4 Allroad2022All years
Audi A52022All years
Audi A5 Cabriolet2022All years
Audi A62022All years
Audi A6 Allroad2021, 2022All years
Audi A72022All years
Audi A82021, 2022All years
Audi E-Tron2021, 2022All years
Audi E-Tron GT2022All years
Audi Q32022All years
Audi Q72022All years
Audi Q82022All years
Audi RS 6 Avant2022All years
Audi RS 72022All years
Audi RS Q82022All years
Audi S32022All years
Audi S42022All years
Audi S52022All years
Audi S5 Cabriolet2022All years
Audi S62022All years
Audi S82022All years
Audi SQ72022All years
Audi SQ82022All 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-806?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

How is recall 22V-806 fixed?

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

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.