NHTSA Recall 22V742000: Display function (back over prevention)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170,296 vehicles. It affects 24 models including the Audi A4.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V742000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 91DZ |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Report received | October 5, 2022 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V742000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 2021 |
| Audi A5 | 2021 |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2021 |
| Audi A6 | 2021 |
| Audi A7 | 2021 |
| Audi A8 | 2021 |
| Audi e-tron | 2021 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022 |
| Audi Q5 | 2021 |
| Audi Q7 | 2021 |
| Audi Q8 | 2021 |
| Audi RS 5 | 2021 |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2021 |
| Audi RS 7 | 2021 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2021, 2022 |
| Audi S4 | 2021 |
| Audi S5 | 2021 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2021 |
| Audi S6 | 2021 |
| Audi S7 | 2021 |
| Audi S8 | 2021 |
| Audi SQ5 | 2021 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2021 |
| Audi SQ8 | 2021 |
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.