NHTSA recall 21V825000
Back Over Prevention · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2021 Audi A8
- 2021 Audi S8
- 2022 Audi A3
- 2022 Audi A4
- 2022 Audi A5
- 2022 Audi E-tron
- 2022 Audi Q3
- 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback
- 2022 Audi Q7
- 2022 Audi Q8
- 2022 Audi Rs 6 Avant
- 2022 Audi Rs Q8
- 2022 Audi S3
- 2022 Audi S5
- 2022 Audi SQ7
- 2022 Audi SQ8
All model years NHTSA lists
2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-Tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs 6 Avant, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi Sq7, 2022 Audi Sq8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V825000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.