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NHTSA recall 22V742000

Back Over Prevention · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

October 5, 2022report date
170,296units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A8, 2021 Audi E-Tron, 2022 Audi E-Tron Gt, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs 5, 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant, 2021 Audi Rs 7, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2021 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S8, 2021 Audi Sq5, 2021 Audi Sq7, 2021 Audi Sq8.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V742000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.