The problem
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."
The risk
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. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-742 (22V742000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 91DZ |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Back over prevention › Display function |
| Report date | October 5, 2022 |
| Owners notified | October 25, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 170,296 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 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
- 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
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
- 2021 Audi A4 collision avoidance problems 2
- 2021 Audi A5 collision avoidance problems 1
- 2021 Audi A6 collision avoidance problems 2
- 2021 Audi A7 collision avoidance problems 1
- 2021 Audi e-tron collision avoidance problems 1
- 2022 Audi e-tron collision avoidance problems 5
- 2021 Audi Q5 collision avoidance problems 12
- 2021 Audi Q7 collision avoidance problems 15
- 2021 Audi Q8 collision avoidance problems 8
- 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant collision avoidance problems 1
- 2021 Audi S7 collision avoidance problems 1
- 2021 Audi SQ5 collision avoidance problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-742 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 170,296 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.