2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

NHTSA campaign 22V-806 · October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number: 22V806000
Reported: October 26, 2022
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Vehicles affected: About 6,076

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Audi A3 (2022); Audi A4 (2022); Audi A4 Allroad (2022); Audi A5 (2022); Audi A5 Cabriolet (2022); Audi A6 (2022); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.