14 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: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2022-02-08
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022 audi q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under recall 21v-825 (91cr). A software error may prevent the rearview 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 rearview 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 march 3, 2022. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91df.
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 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 2022-09-20
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 audi q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
Consequence
A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 11, 2022. Owners may contact audi 's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 64h4.
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 - 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 #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 - 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 #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.
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 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 - 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 #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 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 #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 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 #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.
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.