The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-082 (25V082000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Back over prevention › Software |
| Report date | February 12, 2025 |
| Owners notified | April 3, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 29,569 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2024 Audi Q3
- 2023 Volkswagen Arteon
- 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-082 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 29,569 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.