The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-823 (22V823000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Back over prevention › Display function |
| Report date | November 2, 2022 |
| Owners notified | February 14, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,607 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
- 2022 Audi A3 collision avoidance problems 1
- 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron collision avoidance problems 2
- 2022 Volkswagen Golf R collision avoidance problems 5
- 2022 Volkswagen GTI collision avoidance problems 17
- 2023 Volkswagen GTI collision avoidance problems 2
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 collision avoidance problems 35
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 collision avoidance problems 122
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-823 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,607 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.