Recall 22V742000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Defect in 2021-2022 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
RECALL This recall affects up to 170,296 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V742000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 170,296 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, 2021 AUDI SQ8, 2021 AUDI S5, 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET, 2021 AUDI S8, 2021 AUDI SQ5, 2021 AUDI RS 7, 2021 AUDI E-TRON, 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT, 2021 AUDI RS Q8, 2021 AUDI A8, 2021 AUDI SQ7, 2021 AUDI S7, 2021 AUDI S4, 2021 AUDI A7, 2021 AUDI S6, 2021 AUDI Q5, 2021 AUDI RS 5, 2021 AUDI A6, 2021 AUDI Q8, 2021 AUDI A4, 2021 AUDI A5, 2021 AUDI Q7, 2022 AUDI E-TRON GT, 2022 AUDI RS Q8
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | 2025 AUDI S5 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 | |
| 25V900000 | 2020 AUDI A6 ALLROAD | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 | |
| 25V777000 | 2025 AUDI Q8 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 | |
| 25V638000 | 2026 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 24V726000 | 2022 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 6,499 | |
| 25V428000 | 2025 AUDI E-TRON GT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 | |
| 25V227000 | 2023 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 | |
| 25V294000 | 2023 AUDI Q5 | ENGINE | 89,417 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
| 25V226000 | 2025 AUDI SQ6 SPORTBACK E-TRON | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 98 |