Vehicle recall 25V226000 · April 9, 2025
Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 Sportback E-Tron
The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into 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 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into 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 with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V226000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2025
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 916C
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi Q6 E-Tron (2025): 2025
- Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron (2025): 2025
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