Audi A5 Cabriolet, SQ8 +22 more: Back over prevention — display function

Affects Audi A5 Cabriolet, SQ8, S5, E-Tron GT, S5 Cabriolet, S8, SQ5, RS 7, E-Tron, RS 6 Avant, RS Q8, A8, SQ7, S7, S4, A7, S6, Q5, RS 5, A6, Q8, A4, A5, Q7 · 2021–2022 — about 170K vehicles.

The hazard

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational