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Audi Rearview Camera Recalls Cover Blank, Blurry and Delayed Images
Missing rearview camera images recur across these Audi notices, with software remedies appearing repeatedly. The 2021 notice covers certain 2021 A8 and S8 vehicles and numerous 2022 models; the 2022 notice concentrates on a broad selection of 2021 Audi vehicles, alongside specified 2022 vehicles. Certain 2024-2025 Q3 vehicles have a camera control unit startup error. The 2025 Q6 e-tron family appears in separate notices for blurry images and delayed or deactivated images, with different remedies. The December 2025 notice describes a software error affecting certain 2019-2026 vehicles and directs readers to the recall report for the complete model list.
Warning signs to watch for
- April 2025 Q6 e-tron/SQ6 e-tron blurry-image recall: a blurry rearview camera image.
- October 2021 recall 91CR: the rearview image may initially fail to display when reversing.
- October 2022 recall 91DZ: a blank or black screen instead of the camera image in reverse.
- April 2025 recall 916C: a delayed or deactivated rearview camera image after shifting into reverse.
- December 2025 recall 90TV: the rearview camera image may fail to display as intended.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The notices for these rearview camera recalls do not tell owners to stop driving, and none instructs owners to park outside. They describe reduced rear visibility when the image is missing, blank, blurry, delayed or deactivated, with increased crash risk. Recall 916C also identifies increased injury risk. The notices distinguish camera image failures and their remedies, but they do not give a stop-driving instruction for the Q3, Q6 family or broader Audi software recalls listed here.
What the free repair involves
Recall 91CR updates infotainment unit parameters; 91DZ updates infotainment software. The February 2025 Q3 notice and recall 916C specify camera control unit software updates; 90TV specifies a software update. The April 2025 blurry-image notice replaces the rearview camera and inspects and replaces surround view cameras as necessary. These repairs are free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 5 |
Models affected most
Where owners report back over prevention problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under back over prevention for the Audi models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Back over prevention complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Audi Q7 | 6 |
| 2020 Audi Q8 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi SQ7 | 1 |
| 2020 Audi SQ7 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi SQ5 | 1 |
| 2024 Audi RS E-TRON GT | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | medium |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron blurry rearview camera | high |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera image may be delayed | medium |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3 rearview camera may not display | medium |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | medium |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Audi Rearview Camera May Not Display When Reversing | medium |
Common questions
Why do the Q6 camera notices list different repairs?
The blurry-image notice calls for rearview camera replacement and inspection and replacement of surround view cameras as necessary. Recall 916C addresses delayed or deactivated rearview images through a rearview camera control unit software update.
Which Q3 vehicles have the camera startup error?
The February 2025 notice names certain 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. It describes an error in the camera control unit at vehicle startup that can prevent the rearview image from displaying as intended. Dealers update the control unit software.
Does the December 2025 notice identify every affected Audi model?
The supplied text identifies certain 2019-2026 vehicles but refers readers to the recall report for a complete model list. Recall 90TV addresses a software error that may prevent the rearview image from displaying, with a free software update.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.