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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V825000

2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi Q8 | 2022 Audi Q3 | 2022 Audi A5 | 2022 Audi Q7 | 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi S8 | 2021 Audi A8 | 2022 Audi Sq7 | 2022 Audi Rs Q8 | 2022 Audi S5 | 2022 Audi S3 — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Published October 21, 2021 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V825000, published October 21, 2021 and initiated October 20, 2021. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi Q8 | 2022 Audi Q3 | 2022 Audi A5 | 2022 Audi Q7 | 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi S8 | 2021 Audi A8 | 2022 Audi Sq7 | 2022 Audi Rs Q8 | 2022 Audi S5 | 2022 Audi S3 — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
A3
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2022 AUDI A3 | 2022 AUDI Q8 | 2022 AUDI Q3 | 2022 AUDI A5 | 2022 AUDI Q7 | 2022 AUDI A4 | 2022 AUDI SQ8 | 2022 AUDI E-TRON | 2022 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK | 2022 AUDI RS 6 AVANT | 2021 AUDI S8 | 2021 AUDI A8 | 2022 AUDI SQ7 | 2022 AUDI RS Q8 | 2022 AUDI S5 | 2022 AUDI S3
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi Q8 | 2022 Audi Q3 | 2022 Audi A5 | 2022 Audi Q7 | 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi E-Tron | 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi S8 | 2021 Audi A8 | 2022 Audi Sq7 | 2022 Audi Rs Q8 | 2022 Audi S5 | 2022 Audi S3 — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V825000 on October 21, 2021. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)