NHTSA recall 25V-082 (25V082000)
back over prevention recall reported February 12, 2025 - about 29,569 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V082000
- Also written as
- 25V-082
- Manufacturer number
- VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV
- Reported
- February 12, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~29,569
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-082 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.