More Than 600 Audi Q3s Recalled Due to Rearview Mirror Defect

Volkswagen Audi Q3 Recall Overview:

• Who: Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 665 2022 Audi Q3s.
• Why: The vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that stops the rearview mirror from displaying when a driver starts to reverse.
• Where: The recall is nationwide in the United States.

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 665 2022 Audi Q3s due to a software issue that stops the rearview mirror from displaying when a driver starts to reverse.

In a recall notice posted by the National Highway Safety Transport Administration, Audi says the software defect means the vehicles do not comply with federal laws around rear visibility.

“A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash,” the notice says.

The recall follows a previous recall, 91CR, for the same issue; however, Audi found that the recall was not effective for the 2022 Audi Q3s. It says the failure came down to a deviation in the flash code, which was “discovered and corrected.”

“Other models included in Audi recall 91CR have been checked and are not affected,” the notice says.

Audi says dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters free of charge. 

“Because the vehicles are within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, Audi will not offer a reimbursement program under this recall,” the notice says.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Apr. 8, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Audi Issued Recall Weeks Ago For Misaligned Rear Axles

Just weeks ago, Audi had to issue a recall for 31,058 vehicles which were found to be at risk of having misaligned rear axles, which can cause uneven tire wear and increase the risk of crashes.

In a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. says it is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7 and SQ8 vehicles due to the issue.

The company says the recall also stems from a previous recall, 21V-295 (42L1), after which the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected. 

“This may result in displacement in the wheel alignment,” the notice says. “The result could be premature and uneven wear of the tires leading to a decrease of traction.”

The company is also facing legal action in New Jersey, where consumers have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Audi concealed a gateway control module defect that causes some Audi vehicles to shut down unexpectedly, even while they are being driven. Plaintiffs say the affected vehicles include 2018 to present model years of Audi Q5, Audi SQ5, Audi Q7 and Audi A8 vehicles.

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