22 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Posted on: 2022-04-07
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, child restraint anchorage systems.
Consequence
An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 3, 2022. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72m7.
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: 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 #3 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 - 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 #10 - 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 #11 - 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 #12 - 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 #13 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #14 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #15 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #16 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #17 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #18 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-11-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. 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 can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to audi owners february 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (volkswagen) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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 #19 - 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 #20 - 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 #21 - 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 #22 - 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.