Recall 25V226000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20250409
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety Consequence

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2025 AUDI Q6 E-TRON
2025 AUDI SQ6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.