AUDI A4 (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with a software issue causing rearview camera displays to show blank screens, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling certain 2021 A4 vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera display to show a blank screen when reversing. This reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80225-audi-2021-a4-recall-blank-rearview-camera-display-increases-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80225-audi-2021-a4-recall-blank-rearview-camera-display-increases-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V742000
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“Audi 2021 A4 Recall: Blank Rearview Camera Display Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80225-audi-2021-a4-recall-blank-rearview-camera-display-increases-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #22V742000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V742000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software issue causes the rearview camera to display a blank screen instead of the live image when the vehicle is in reverse. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Audi A4 vehicles are affected. Drivers with the software issue are most at risk due to reduced rear visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Audi A4 has a blank rearview camera display when reversing. The recall covers specific 2021 models with a software issue.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software for free to fix the blank screen issue.
Contact Audi
Owners can contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software issue causes the rearview camera to display a blank screen instead of the live image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
Check if your 2021 Audi A4 shows a blank rearview camera display when reversing. The recall covers specific 2021 models with this software issue.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Dealers will update the infotainment software for free. Owners can also contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for assistance.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V742000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V742000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V742000 (May 10, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.