NHTSA Recall 22V823000: Display function (back over prevention)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,607 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V823000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Report received | November 2, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V823000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2022 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022 |
| Audi RS 3 | 2022 |
| Audi S3 | 2022 |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2022 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2022, 2023 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2022, 2023 |
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.