Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V742000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V742000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 170,296 affected units, Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V742000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2022-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Rearview display inoperative/fmvss 111

Component: Back Over Prevention

Potentially Affected Units: 170,296

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 91DZ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.61

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