Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V226000

Back over prevention: software

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-04-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V226000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
98
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-09
Owners notified
2025-05-20

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 risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi Q6 E-Tron2025
Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron2025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.