AUDI S8 2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V742000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | S8 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91DZ
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 170296
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111
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."
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
