10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-10-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-06
Description
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.
Consequence
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.