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(Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"90TV","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V861000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-11-21","owner_notified":"2023-01-19","units":50883,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles.  Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.","consequence":"A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"90V2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V823000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-11-02","owner_notified":"2023-02-14","units":2607,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V806000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-10-26","owner_notified":"2023-06-06","units":6076,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91Ei","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V652000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-08-29","owner_notified":"2022-12-13","units":4117,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles.  The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.","consequence":"An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69DZ","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V155000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-03-14","owner_notified":"2023-02-17","units":47238,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles.  The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.","consequence":"An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"20DN","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V825000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-10-20","owner_notified":"2021-11-09","units":2857,"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"91CR","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":49,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":1,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",1],["Power Train",1],["Steering",1]],"by_year":{"2025":1},"excerpts":[["2025-12-15","Electrical System","Repair (component replacement) performed under Audi recall 27BQ (or 27BQ_DLR_LAUNCH) for faulty starter-alternator that can cause immediate catastrophic failure of all electrical systems affecting powertrain, steering, suspension, safety features, and emissions equipment has failed after 12 months and 2,516 miles. 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