2019-2026 Audi A8, 2019-2026 Audi Q8, 2019-2025 Audi A6 and 15 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 19, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
356,894 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2026 Audi A8, 2019-2026 Audi Q8, 2019-2025 Audi A6, 2020-2026 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019-2025 Audi A7, 2020-2026 Audi Q7 and 12 more models.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
266 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 19, 2025 2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6, 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron and 6 more models recall: Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
- Dec. 10, 2025 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy (agency record)
- Dec. 3, 2025 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire (agency record)
- Dec. 3, 2025 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Wheel May Detach from Vehicle (agency record)
- Nov. 12, 2025 2025 Audi Q7, 2025 Audi Q8, 2025 Audi RS Q8 and 1 more model recall: Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Audi A6 2019-2025
- Audi A6 Allroad 2020-2026
- Audi A7 2019-2025
- Audi A8 2019-2026
- Audi E-Tron 2019-2024
- Audi E-Tron GT 2022-2026
- Audi E-Tron Sportback 2020-2024
- Audi Q7 2020-2026
- Audi Q8 2019-2026
- Audi RS 6 Avant 2021-2026
- Audi RS 7 2021-2026
- Audi RS E-Tron GT 2022-2026
- Audi RS Q8 2020-2026
- Audi S6 2020-2025
- Audi S7 2020-2025
- Audi S8 2020-2026
- Audi SQ7 2020-2026
- Audi SQ8 2020-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V900000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 356,894 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 90TV |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record