Back Over Prevention:Display Function (22V742000)
Reference number: 22V742000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2021 AUDI A4
2021 AUDI A5
2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
2021 AUDI A6
2021 AUDI A7
2021 AUDI A8
2021 AUDI E-TRON
2021 AUDI Q5
2021 AUDI Q7
2021 AUDI Q8
2021 AUDI RS Q8
2021 AUDI RS5
2021 AUDI RS6
2021 AUDI RS7
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
2022 AUDI E-TRON GT
2022 AUDI RS Q8
Campaign No: 22V742000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 170296
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
SYSTEM
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
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 OF DEFECT
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 are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.