AUDI Q6 E-TRON 2025: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V226000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q6 E-TRON 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-04-09 2025-04-10

Production Dates: 2024-07-22 - 2024-12-17

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 916C

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

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 are expected to be mailed June 6, 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.