Audi Is Recalling Nearly All its 2022 Models Over Backup Camera Issue

Audi, in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has just announced a recall that affects virtually all of its 2022 models sold to date.

The reason? A potential problem with the multimedia system that does not display the view captured by the rearview camera. Essentially, if you own a 2021 or 2022 model equipped with the latest version of Audi's Modular Infotainment Toolkit system, your vehicle is almost surely being recalled.

“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8 [and] 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.'”

- Audi recall notification

In Canada, Transport Canada reminds us that regulations require the rearview camera image to be displayed within two seconds of shifting into reverse.

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