Vehicle recall 21V825000 · October 20, 2021
Audi A3, A4 and 14 more models
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V825000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 91CR
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,857
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A3 (2022): 2022
- Audi A4 (2022): 2022
- Audi A5 (2022): 2022
- Audi A8 (2021): 2021
- Audi e-tron (2022): 2022
- Audi Q3 (2022): 2022
- Audi Q5 Sportback (2022): 2022
- Audi Q7 (2022): 2022
- Audi Q8 (2022): 2022
- Audi RS 6 Avant (2022): 2022
- Audi RS Q8 (2022): 2022
- Audi S3 (2022): 2022
- Audi S5 (2022): 2022
- Audi S8 (2021): 2021
- Audi SQ7 (2022): 2022
- Audi SQ8 (2022): 2022
Has your Audi been repaired?
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