Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron blurry rearview camera

NHTSA campaign 25V225000 · Reported Apr 9, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V225000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 9, 2025
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The rearview camera may show a blurry image, giving the driver a less clear view of what is behind the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact an Audi dealer, or call 1-800-253-2834, to have the camera(s) inspected and replaced.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V225000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON
2025 Audi SQ6 E-TRON

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi Rearview Camera Recalls Cover Blank, Blurry and Delayed Images · all 6 Audi recalls in this area

Other Audi Q6 E-TRON recalls

Dec 19, 2025Audi E-Tron Models: Rear Seat Belt May Not Lockhigh
Apr 9, 2025Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera image may be delayedmedium

Official notice

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron vehicles. The rearview camera may show a blurry image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk: A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90XM.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.