NHTSA Campaign Id 22V823000; Date: Nov. 2, 2022
an inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi A3; 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron; 2022 Audi RS3; 2022 Audi S3; 2022 Volkswagen Golf R; 2022 Volkswagen GTI; 2023 Volkswagen GTI; 2022 Volkswagen Id.4; 2023 Volkswagen Id.4
Component: Back Over Prevention:display Function
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,585
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."
dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 1, 2023. 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 (vw) 91ek and (audi) 91el.
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.
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