NHTSA recall 21V-825 (21V825000)
back over prevention recall reported October 20, 2021 - about 2,857 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V825000
- Also written as
- 21V-825
- Manufacturer number
- 91CR
- Reported
- October 20, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,857
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Why it is dangerous
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-825 when calling a dealer.
Affected 16 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.