Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | 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 | NHTSA Recall #21V825000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V825000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 2,857 affected units, Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.