The problem
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."
The 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-806 (22V806000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 91Ei |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit |
| Report date | October 26, 2022 |
| Owners notified | June 6, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,076 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2022 Audi A3
- 2022 Audi A4
- 2022 Audi A5
- 2022 Audi A6
- 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2022 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2022 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi A8
- 2022 Audi A8
- 2021 Audi e-tron
- 2022 Audi e-tron
- 2022 Audi Q3
- 2022 Audi Q7
- 2022 Audi Q8
- 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant
- 2022 Audi RS 7
- 2022 Audi RS Q8
- 2022 Audi S3
- 2022 Audi S5
- 2022 Audi S6
- 2022 Audi S8
- 2022 Audi SQ7
- 2022 Audi SQ8
Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-806 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,076 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.