NHTSA recall 22V-742 (22V742000)
back over prevention recall reported October 5, 2022 - about 170,296 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V742000
- Also written as
- 22V-742
- Manufacturer number
- 91DZ
- Reported
- October 5, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~170,296
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-742 when calling a dealer.
Affected 25 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.