NHTSA Recall 21V825000: Camera (back over prevention)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,857 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V825000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 91CR |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | October 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 9, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V825000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2022 |
| Audi A4 | 2022 |
| Audi A5 | 2022 |
| Audi A8 | 2021 |
| Audi e-tron | 2022 |
| Audi Q3 | 2022 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 |
| Audi Q7 | 2022 |
| Audi Q8 | 2022 |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2022 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2022 |
| Audi S3 | 2022 |
| Audi S5 | 2022 |
| Audi S8 | 2021 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2022 |
| Audi SQ8 | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.